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Old 11-21-2019, 11:23 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by EcoCivic View Post
Thanks, that's pretty much what I was thinking lol. It did seem to help a little to raise it up a little, so maybe raising it up until its level would help a lot
Have you checked the alignment on the towed vehicle? I flat tow my old Datsun at highway speeds with no issue, and the tow bar is not perfectly flat.

Also check the condition of the ball joints and tie rods. Any alignment issues will cause problems with stability when towed. The fact that you removed the CV joints may create issues with the front wheel bearings, make sure they are tight - I know Volkswagens need proper axle nut torque for wheel bearing stability.
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