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Old 04-10-2008, 10:00 AM
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Just wanted to know where to start to get the car to steer straighter. the alignment helped butthe car isstill pulling to the right. struts were replaced a few years ago so I know they're fine. 94GT with stock 16s

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Old 04-10-2008, 10:14 AM
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Default RE: had alignment but car still pulling

front tires are prolly worn in a weird direction because of the mis alignment before. Get 2 new front tires
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Old 04-10-2008, 10:51 AM
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What did the alignment shop say about it?
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Old 04-10-2008, 11:17 AM
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Take it back to the shop.
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Old 04-10-2008, 11:37 AM
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Yes take it back.

Make sure brake is not dragging on one side
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Old 04-10-2008, 12:24 PM
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Default RE: had alignment but car still pulling

thanks for the feedback but I am I to take it from your responses (except the tires suggestion) that the only thing causing the pulling is an improper alignment? What else can cause this just so I know.

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Old 04-10-2008, 02:09 PM
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Default RE: had alignment but car still pulling

Like r.barn said, check your pads and rotors for uneven wear to see if one caliper is dragging--this caused mine to pull to the right.
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Old 04-10-2008, 02:18 PM
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Tires would have to be really fubared to cause a pull. Other than the alignment being off the only other reason would be what rbarn suggested.
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Old 04-10-2008, 02:25 PM
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Yeah, check the brakes.
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rotate the tires and have it re-aligned.


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