Recommend a video on diagnosing FWD suspension issues?

[Elkins45]

My project Scion is a little squirrelly on rough roads or bumps. My first guess is struts, but before I start firing the parts cannon at it I would like to be more confident in my guess. Are there any good videos you could recommend to help diagnose suspension and/or steering issues?

 

[samven]

I am also curious about this. I have a 2012 Fiesta that sees many miles on gravel roads, some very rough. I take it easy but have noticed strange rattles on bumps and a tendency to hop sideways if I hit a small bump in a corner. It just does not feel as planted and am unsure if its suspension or tires.

 

[michaelluscher]

Is there play in the EPS coupler and or intermediate shaft?
I'd start with sway bar links/bushings first, if the struts aren't obviously leaking

Does it have a TRD or accessory rear sway bar? (no RSB from factory)
How's the alignment, might need camber bolts to bring it in spec

 

[Elkins45]

Is there play in the EPS coupler and or intermediate shaft?
I'd start with sway bar links/bushings first, if the struts aren't obviously leaking

Does it have a TRD or accessory rear sway bar? (no RSB from factory)
How's the alignment, might need camber bolts to bring it in spec

No sway bar. When I bought it one of the front tires was abnormally worn on the outside edge. I replaced it but it hasn’t been driven enough to see if the new one is wearing the same way. An alignment probably couldn’t hurt, and if there’s another issue they might find it. I jacked up the front end today and tried to shake all the parts but I didn’t find anything obvious.

 

[Strumpan_]

I am also curious about this. I have a 2012 Fiesta that sees many miles on gravel roads, some very rough. I take it easy but have noticed strange rattles on bumps and a tendency to hop sideways if I hit a small bump in a corner. It just does not feel as planted and am unsure if its suspension or tires.

Probably the big front two bushings holding the rear axle. Had the same and when I fixed it it was like a go cart