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Old Jun 2, 2015
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Alignment issue

So I went to the repair shop to get an alignment issue looked at and fixed. They did an alignment change,, and sent me off. Well, that didn't fix the issue at all, so I went back, and had them look at it again.

They told me this time that it's a rack bushings, or rack part issue.

I decided that I'd ask you guys first, and find out how tough of a job this would be to do on my own. This issue is getting on my nerves, and making driving not so fun.

Thanks for the help
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Re: Alignment issue

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They did an alignment change,, and sent me off. Well, that didn't fix the issue at all
it might help if you describe the "issue" you are having?
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Re: Alignment issue

What symptom does the car have that makes you think it needs an alignment?
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Re: Alignment issue

Originally, the car wanted to steer to the left side. I heard that usually when the car steers to one side more than the other, it's an alignment problem. When I got the car looked at and they did the alignment, it changed the right. It wasn't that bad at first, but over a few months, I've had to use more tension to keep it straight, especially on the highway.

Let me know if you need any more info
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Re: Alignment issue

Swap the two front tires side to side

then drive it and see if it pulls the other way now.





Pull can be caused by tires, this is how you figure it out.
A low tire can certainly cause a pull, right? RIGHT?
So can a bad one.
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Re: Alignment issue

tire pressures?
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Re: Alignment issue

So any help in this issue would be appreciated I've actually tried checking tire pressure, and they are all the same psi,and I did do a tire swap but still same thing. A mechanic said it's the rack bushings that's the problem.
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Re: Alignment issue

pull the trigger on the bushings - might could be it.
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Re: Alignment issue

Id first do all the above check list ( tire pressure, switch tires, etc) but also if the rear tires dont have the correct thrust angle to the front tires, your car will dog track. Thats what my car was doing and i did the string method for the back and my steering wheel is straight as can be. My rear tires were off so i had to steer to the left to keep it straight down the road. It has been 4 months going on a few camping trips and my front tires have no feathering or uneven wear. And that also has to do with all brand new bushings and struts and ball joints. But check the rear end as well. Hope that helps
 
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