#1
Posted 19 October 2014 - 12:43 PM
#2
Posted 19 October 2014 - 01:06 PM
#3
Posted 19 October 2014 - 04:30 PM
Possible causes:
Different caster angle from one side to the other. Check the caster which should be between 3 degrees & 3.5 degrees. If this is not so get a pair of adjustable front tie-bars and set it accurately
Bent suspension or bent sub-frame
Different tyres or different tyre pressures on each side.
Incorrect tracking does not normally cause 'pulling to one side' as you automatically steer straight. Incorrect tracking just gives a mis-aligned steering wheel when driving.
#4
Posted 19 October 2014 - 06:55 PM
I experienced this and it seems to be my subframe bushes that had warn away, when I turn the steering wheel, the whole subframe moves. Could be that also.
#5
Posted 19 October 2014 - 11:14 PM
#6
Posted 19 October 2014 - 11:20 PM
#7
Posted 20 October 2014 - 12:28 PM
#8
Posted 20 October 2014 - 02:30 PM
I have heavy adjustable tie bars
Then as Cooperman says it's highly likely that the castor angle is different side to side
#9
Posted 21 October 2014 - 12:34 PM
As above, f it still has rubber sub-frame mounts it could be that one or more is 'past it'. That is why it is best to fit solid mounts all round on the front and get the pleasure of precise steering and better overall 'feel'.
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