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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 06:53 AM
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Got a wheel alignment but.........

Well, I changed my springs and the steering wheel was off to the left. I took my car in for a computerized wheel alignment. Coming home, I realized that it was almost the same. A little better. I'm **** when it comes to getting things done right; I wanted my steering wheel to be perfectly in the middle; like how it was before spring installation. They gave me a computer printout of camber, toe, etc and the desk guy told me that my alignment was pretty bad (referring to when my steering wheel was in the center )

Should I take my car back in or trust the computer? Funny thing was my car was done in like 10 - 15 min. Didn't know alignments can be done that quick.
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 07:04 AM
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Mine did the same thing, but after the alignment, it went back to normal. I would definately take it back.
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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did they give you a printout?
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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well they told me everything is aligned within the specs. They said the problem was my tires that makes the car pull
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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I have the same issue, my steering wheel has to be held a little to the right so the car goes straight. Anyway to adjust this issue ourselves?
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 09:29 AM
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Well you can make your steering wheel straight but then your alignment numbers will be off spec.

According to them, it's the tire problem. They told me to rotate my tires. I'll be rotating my tires to see if that helps. It better because I'll be giving them a visit if it doesn't get better.
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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Well you can make your steering wheel straight but then your alignment numbers will be off spec.

According to them, it's the tire problem. They told me to rotate my tires. I'll be rotating my tires to see if that helps. It better because I'll be giving them a visit if it doesn't get better.
how do I make it straight?
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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you will have to take your car to an alignment shop.
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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Did you use the factory strut markings when you did the spring install? If the strut mount bracket wasn't lined up with the strut, it can cause the steering wheel to be off. If you did, i'm just throwing out ideas.
Old Feb 23, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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what do you mean factory strut markings?
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