Pulls to the left --- why?
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Drifting
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Pulls to the left --- why?
Greetings all - the "nothing fancy"'77 has taken to pulling to the left, especially on acceleration. Things done so far (not all for the left pulling situation) - new trailing arm bushings, 4 wheel alignment (from Vette shop recommended alignment shop), at alignment shop suggestion swap front tires left for right - still pulled just the same. I've adjusted the centering on the power steering valve thingy and have it right on.
Between rear bushing installation and alignment I found the bolts holding the bushing in the lower control arms to be backed out to the point the arms were moving forward to back - with one bolt missing completely. (a long story how I came to discover this situation)
Do I need new tires? (current tires are 18 month old/20K mile T/A Radials) Are there any other adjustments - I'm missing? Having to drive every single second is a bit of a nuisance.
Between rear bushing installation and alignment I found the bolts holding the bushing in the lower control arms to be backed out to the point the arms were moving forward to back - with one bolt missing completely. (a long story how I came to discover this situation)
Do I need new tires? (current tires are 18 month old/20K mile T/A Radials) Are there any other adjustments - I'm missing? Having to drive every single second is a bit of a nuisance.
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Re: Pulls to the left --- why? (Chris@VetteFinders)
I had the same thing happen in mine, only it was the upper control arm bushings and I did not notice until one of the wheels caved in.
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Re: Pulls to the left --- why? (rrent)
thanks for the replies
Good news - alignment shop called and I corrected the problem prior to the alignment.
Not so good news - already checked tire pressure it was/is right on.
I've had a set of brake pads on the shelf for awhile - I guess if any of the cailpers is sticking/stuck it will be obvious when I change the pads?
Any brake job tips?
Good news - alignment shop called and I corrected the problem prior to the alignment.
Not so good news - already checked tire pressure it was/is right on.
I've had a set of brake pads on the shelf for awhile - I guess if any of the cailpers is sticking/stuck it will be obvious when I change the pads?
Any brake job tips?
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Re: Pulls to the left --- why? (rrent)
rrent
just jack it up and
see if 1 wheel is tight.
If everything is OK increase caster on the side it pulls to. (or decrease caster on the other side) I fine tuned my 61 like that. Don't know the numbers, but it tracks straight.
Did the shop do the rear too? the rear can throw off the front.
just jack it up and
see if 1 wheel is tight.
If everything is OK increase caster on the side it pulls to. (or decrease caster on the other side) I fine tuned my 61 like that. Don't know the numbers, but it tracks straight.
Did the shop do the rear too? the rear can throw off the front.
