Pulls hard to the right when accelerating partial throttle
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Pulls hard to the right when accelerating partial throttle
Some hoosier mounted my new tires in front today and apparently ****** something up.
Any accelerating or throttle above about 5% results in the car pulling hard to the right. When I let off the gas it immediately corrects itself. This NEVER happened before. My suspension is worn out, but I had no problems like this. When coasting it drives completely straight. Interestingly, at WOT it does not pull.
I did not have time to take it back and drove about 180 miles today. The issue never varies. Also, sometimes it feels like the tires are wobbling. I can feel it through the steering wheel.
I assume if the tires didn't balance they would tell me, so idk. He was an idiot b/c my rims are even more scarred now (didn't notice until this afternoon).
I know I'm gonna have to go back, but I need to know what I'm talking about in case it is their fault and not the tires. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!
Any accelerating or throttle above about 5% results in the car pulling hard to the right. When I let off the gas it immediately corrects itself. This NEVER happened before. My suspension is worn out, but I had no problems like this. When coasting it drives completely straight. Interestingly, at WOT it does not pull.
I did not have time to take it back and drove about 180 miles today. The issue never varies. Also, sometimes it feels like the tires are wobbling. I can feel it through the steering wheel.
I assume if the tires didn't balance they would tell me, so idk. He was an idiot b/c my rims are even more scarred now (didn't notice until this afternoon).
I know I'm gonna have to go back, but I need to know what I'm talking about in case it is their fault and not the tires. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!
Last edited by Child_uv_KoRn; 04-17-2010 at 07:32 PM.
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check to see if the lugs are all tightened.
Check the ball joint...someone one here had his just pop out recently for no reason (I know it sounds weird but I saw it first hand)
Check the axle (any leaking, breaks)
other then that....thats all that I can think of besides an alignment. An alignment is always a good idea with new tires.
Check the ball joint...someone one here had his just pop out recently for no reason (I know it sounds weird but I saw it first hand)
Check the axle (any leaking, breaks)
other then that....thats all that I can think of besides an alignment. An alignment is always a good idea with new tires.
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Thanks. Think I'm in this boat. PS fluid has been leaking for quite some time and I've ignored it (except for the occasional fluid level check and top, which it rarely seems to need). A short time ago I noticed the steering feeling less solid and a bit jerky at times, and now noticing the pull under acceleration. Will start with examining the control arm bushings.
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Love this forum!
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ATF oil (which is what the power steering uses) will rot the lca bushings. This is well known to us old timers.
Replace the high pressure power steering hose, which is most likely the cause of the power steering leak.
Replace the high pressure power steering hose, which is most likely the cause of the power steering leak.
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