Subaru AWD Front End Hopping feeling

2005 SUBARU LEGACY
104,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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SGTHARRIS
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I recently bought a 2005 subaru legacy and I have a severe hopping feeling while turning either direction. any ideas?
Feb 21, 2011 at 12:33 AM
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ERNEST CLARK
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Start by checking for a bent rim, then worn ball joints, cv joint and bent axle. Bad cv joints and axles will usually cause a vibration when driving straight as well, but you want to check them anyway.
Feb 21, 2011 at 1:51 PM
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