Pulls to the right...

[Kai]

Aside from the wheels having possibly thrown a weight (i get judder over 60mph), is there anything that can cause the car to drift to the right? If i get it on a perfectly flat, straight surface, it wants to pull me over. I had considered a sticking caliper, but i'm going to be replacing the front discs & pads in the next week or so.

Would worn lower ball joints be the main culprit here, or track rod ends? There is some play in the steering, although minimal.

 

[Kai]

*bump*

 

[shaeff]

Does it feel like it's pulling from the front end or the rear? The rear knuckle bushings, when bad, will cause the rear to kindof wander around a bit.

 

[Doward]

Alignment (toe, specifically)

 

[jmanbball]

^^^ What he says.

You might consider having them do it while you sit in it, or at least the equivalent weight in the seat.

 

[Mk3runner]

Alignment. How long has it been? My car would steer straight but at speed would vibrate. Got it adjusted, perfect afterwards.

 

[Kai]

Pulls from the front - has been getting slowly more prominent over the weeks. Is alignment something that's like to cost a crapload and require new track rods?

 

[Doward]

Shouldn't, unless your suspension is worn out. You guys DO have alignment shops over there, right?

 

[Kai]

Well, in the UK, Kwik Fit do tracking...out here everything non French gets frowned at and 'tutted' over. There may be a place I can go, but what do you guys pay for alignment?

 

[Doward]

I pay $60 for a quality alignment.

 

[IJ.]

Must be pretty bad to be pulling right in a RHD car as our roads camber left.

 

[martin p]

Well, in the UK, Kwik Fit do tracking...out here everything non French gets frowned at and 'tutted' over. There may be a place I can go, but what do you guys pay for alignment?

kai, local Kwik fit near me wanted £300 for 4 wheel alignment But my tyre specialist wants £50! So shop around, Between 50-125 is about right. Hope your camber bolts are not seized or you will have problems!

 

[Kai]

Remember, its a RHD car in an LHD country

I think i'll only need the toe-in/out correcting...well, hopefully...

 

[IJ.]

Ahhh that changes things!

Does it still have the RHD alignment?

 

[Doward]

Ian, you're thinking along my lines now

 

[IJ.]

I bias my alignment so it doesn't try to drive off down the camber so if I drive on the other side of the crown like Kai will be doing it does pull a bit.

 

[Kai]

Aaaha - that might be the reason then

I can go have it done tomorrow with any luck...

 

[rayall01]

Alignment (toe, specifically)

Have to point out something. Toe is not responsible for pulling. If it's toe out, it will dart from side to side, if it's toe in, it will drift from side to side. A constant pull to one side, is caused by camber, or caster, at least as it pertains to alignment, as opposed to some type of mechanical problem.

 

[gaboonviper85]

Have to point out something. Toe is not responsible for pulling. If it's toe out, it will dart from side to side, if it's toe in, it will drift from side to side. A constant pull to one side, is caused by camber, or caster, at least as it pertains to alignment, as opposed to some type of mechanical problem.

did the thought of one wheel having more toe then the other ever cross your mind before you wrote this bullshit?

I wonder how long it will be before you're banned from replying to tech questions

 

[rayall01]

did the thought of one wheel having more toe then the other ever cross your mind before you wrote this bullshit?

I wonder how long it will be before you're banned from replying to tech questions

I am ASE certified in suspension and steering. What's your certification in?
Think carefully about it. It may come to you why you are beyond fucking wrong about this.