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Old 11-18-09, 09:04 PM
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Default Car pulls hard to the right.

I think I damaged something on my car. i want to repair it before I sell it!

What are reasons for it to pull right? My tires are brand new. I got new wheel bearings. My alignment guy says my caster is off, but its only off by .02*?

Can you guys help me list off some things to be checked?
Old 11-18-09, 09:41 PM
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What?! You are selling? Why??
Old 11-18-09, 10:20 PM
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wow u selling ur silver car?
anyway
tire pressure, camber, caster, susp. arm(s), bushings
could be your problem
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Yeah I wanna pick up and SC...

Anyways, how do I check if bushings are worn? Tire pressure and camber are fine.
Old 11-18-09, 11:16 PM
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Pulling hard to the right? So, why didn't your alignment guy corrected the problem? It could be a lot of things on that side. Hit the curb lately? If so, your lower control arm could be bent.

Well good luck.
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Everything is in check, concerning the alignment anyways. Its some suspension component im guessing
Old 11-19-09, 09:01 AM
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Did the alignment guys check the tie rod to see if it need replacement?..and also too check the drag link
Old 11-19-09, 02:02 PM
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go to ANOTHER alignment shop and have your car check out for worn parts and an alignment redone.
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blown shocks? coilovers?...worn tires?...
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New tires, 2 month old coils. Ill try another shop maybe.
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The Rack and Pinion could also be causing this. You can also try swapping tires left to right (as ling as they are not directional).
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i know you have new tires but check them again cause I had new falkens seperate on the inside. looked like the opposite of having a cambered tire instead of bald it had a long bubble which made my car pull to the left. GL
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