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Old Dec 30, 2021 | 11:04 AM
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Car turns “NOW” withe the front to the right, turns with the accelerator to the left.
Does this indicate something is worn, or worn out? And what?
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Originally Posted by MDK1959
Car turns “NOW” withe the front to the right, turns with the accelerator to the left.
Does this indicate something is worn, or worn out? And what?
post pics of trailing arm bushings and strut bushings…
Like this video..

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Originally Posted by MDK1959
Car turns “NOW” withe the front to the right, turns with the accelerator to the left.
Does this indicate something is worn, or worn out? And what?
Always state the year of the car and body style...it helps Members give you better advice
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Worn trailing arm bushings would deflect under power, causing toe-in changes, steering the car.
Inspect them closely.
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‘75 convertible, that’s what I was leaning toward. Have rebuilt all but since acquiring car. TY for the conformation

More wrenching to come!
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Originally Posted by MDK1959
Car turns “NOW” withe the front to the right, turns with the accelerator to the left.
Does this indicate something is worn, or worn out? And what?

I’m not an alignment specialist but I did sleep at a holiday inn last night. Definitely stemming from the rear. Start with the TAs.
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