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I searched some of the chassis and suspension threads here and haven't found anything exactly matching, so wanted to start a new thread. I have always noticed that my 2014 LT has had a lot of side-to-side 'sway' for lack of better term. Not necessarily noticed in cornering, but actually when standing still. For instance, I am stopped to make a left-hand turn on a four-lane highway where traffic around me is going 55 mph+. When a car passes me in the lane to my right, the air moving alone rocks the car side to side fairly significantly (as do cars passing in the other direction). I can also push the car quite easily side-to-side with a single finger when it's parked. By no means is it a deal-breaker of any kind, but it is kind of an annoyance. I've never really experienced it in any other car I've driven, I came from a 96 Ford Escort. Just looking for possible explanations, along with any possible mods to improve.
To go along with this, I notice that driving over uneven bumps (such as when the left wheel hits it prior to right wheel) also leads to a lot of side-to-side movement. I cannot say if this has always been the case; for the first 20k+ I was driving on very even roads. I only started noticing this within the last 40k as I now commute 80+ mi on a variety of road conditions each day. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated!
To go along with this, I notice that driving over uneven bumps (such as when the left wheel hits it prior to right wheel) also leads to a lot of side-to-side movement. I cannot say if this has always been the case; for the first 20k+ I was driving on very even roads. I only started noticing this within the last 40k as I now commute 80+ mi on a variety of road conditions each day. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated!