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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Bad Wheel Alignment?

So this weekend I did my inner and outer tie rods,got a set of new tires and took the car to TK to get an alignment,after the alignment i have to keep the steering wheel about 15-20 degrees to left so the car goes straight if I let go the wheel it will sit straight and the car will pull to the right.

I was told that my driver side caster and camber were way off,since I'm lowered on K-Sports he played a lil with the camber but it didn't improve by much.Im taking the car back to get the alignment checked again as I cannot deal with the wheel being of center.

Other than a possibly bad job could it be something wrong/bad with my front end suspension,other parts I may need to check,change?

Thanks in advance.
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 09:57 AM
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adjusting your tie rods makes the wheel toe in and out alignment guy didnt know jack
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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Next time go to the alignment factory down in Kendall. But if he did the alignment without centering the steering wheel and holding it in place, then that's your problem, adjusting tie rods centers your wheel.
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Next time go to the alignment factory down in Kendall. But if he did the alignment without centering the steering wheel and holding it in place, then that's your problem, adjusting tie rods centers your wheel.
Didn't know about that place.

On a different note got home jack the car up and notice that I have a lot playing on driver side wheel at 3-9 and 6-12 plus smaller LCA bushing is going bad.
I got a six month warranty on the alignment so I'm gonna get that fixed and take it back
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Yea that would throw it all off a good alighnment mechanic is supposed to check all front end parts before an alignment. That's what I do or else get crap for readings and potential return backs like your problem is. First fix it then re alighn should fix most problems. Caster will make your car pull whichever side is moat negative camber won't but will wear tires baaaadd. Hence why ppl can get that crazy camber and still drive straight
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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What's a good replacement brand for a Hub assembly
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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What's a good replacement brand for a Hub assembly
OEM, hub isn't that expensive, but the bearing is.
Old Jun 11, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by fishtale6spd
Yea that would throw it all off a good alighnment mechanic is supposed to check all front end parts before an alignment. That's what I do or else get crap for readings and potential return backs like your problem is. First fix it then re alighn should fix most problems. Caster will make your car pull whichever side is moat negative camber won't but will wear tires baaaadd. Hence why ppl can get that crazy camber and still drive straight
What he said...
Old Jun 12, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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Timken wheel bearings and ES LCA bushings on the way.
Old Jun 12, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Timken is the best hands down and es is an upgrade from stock so +2 for both of Those you should be happy let us know right after you install+relaighn
Old Jun 12, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by fishtale6spd
Timken is the best hands down and es is an upgrade from stock so +2 for both of Those you should be happy let us know right after you install+relaighn


Timken is the best with SKF Bearings being a close second IMO
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