Steering wheel not aligned w/ wheels

krayziebonet4l · 04-07-2003

I just got through a DIY goldline springs install, and now my steering wheel isn't aligned correctly, i.e. i have to keep the steering wheel turned slightly to the left to keep the car going straight. anyone know what the problem might be?

i was thinking that it my be that the tie bar was moved when i was trying to remove the tie rod???

thanks guys

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krayziebonet4l · 04-07-2003

btw, the drop is perfect (sorry no pics) and ride is ok.
took me about 9 hours. thanks vnlilman for diy write-up!

MattC1 · 04-07-2003

Your allignment is off. that is the toe, wait 2 weeks then get an allignment and it will return to normal

RoadRunner · 04-07-2003

yea just take it to an automotive shop and say you need alignment, should be only like 20 bucks. Everybody has to do that when they lower their car, dont worry

robbclark1 · 04-07-2003

anytime you lower, you should always get an alignment.

krayziebonet4l · 04-08-2003

ohh ok (sigh of relief). i'll wait about a week and get an alignment. thanks buddies

eXNBP · 04-08-2003

Front end alignments aruond here are usually $50. Full 4 wheel alignments are $70 :| Anyways before getting an alignment did you also get a front & rear camber kit? This is in case your camber is way out of spec.

reytito · 04-08-2003

why is it necessary to wait a week or more for an alignment after lowering?

eXNBP · 04-08-2003

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Originally posted by reytito
why is it necessary to wait a week or more for an alignment after lowering?

Just to make sure the springs/shocks are better settled in