Early Nova Front Suspension

[james schaechter]

Something is loose or out of alignment here. If it were toed in that bad, it should scrub, but not wander. If it is toed out, then that would be a real handful with the wander too. You might try jacking the car up to sit like it does under power and check it. Ronnie is right, there are better parts to use if you can legally do so. Our car will go 115-123 depending upon the class with basically modified stocker stuff.It goes very straight and smooth. Global West has a lot to offer in this area too.

[Lyn Smith]

Check your steering box and pitman arm for wear. these two parts are usually the items that cause the early novas to wander. I can help you out with parts if you need them. 815 844 7852 nights Lyn

[Alan Roehrich]

Toe in causes scrub, not wander, as others have stated. You need about 1/8" toe in at the ride height it has at the finish line, and it needs about 2-3 degrees of positive caster. All of your front suspension needs to be fresh, not worn, and it needs to be the good heavy duty stuff. The car should be aligned with the front end at the height it runs at, and with your weight in the seat.

[motormouse]

Early Nova's have horrible front ends and must have good front suspension stuff. Also get someone wo is good to do front end alignment. I always forget what they are called but the two front bars that go diagnle to front rad support/subframe are important to check. Most people never replace or check wear on those.