2000 Honda Civic Hatchback
2000 CTR motor with aftermarket diff...not sure which
OEM '00 Si Sway bar and end links
OEM Struts and springs
Driver's side balljoint is brand new
Passenger side balljoint is all but destroyed

Now that you have the info I'll ask the question. I just installed OEM suspension (and the aforementioned balljoint) on my car. It pulls extremely hard to the right under throttle. The tire on the right appears lower on the right as well. I'm sure the alignment is out.

The question: Would alignment, new balljoint, and proper tire pressure correct what seems to be epic right side pull under throttle?

This should be a "how to" post on "how to ask for help"...sheesh!

 

get an alignment.

 

You know those people who can do math in their heads? You're doing that with your car logic...tell me WHY you think I should get an alignment, newbie.

 

You will have to fix the ball joint and tire pressure 1st then get an alignment for this problem to be fixed.

If you tried to get an alignment before those problems are resolved (the ball joint in particular) it will go out of alignment before you get a mile away.

 

sounds like the right side it toe'd out quite a bit. if you take your hands off the wheel and the car darts one way or the other this is often the cause.

 

Thank you gents....I'm a very competent mechanic but sometimes I have to verify what I'm thinking about what to fix.

 

yep.

 

yeah you need to replace anything that is worn/broken or youll just be aligning it again. My car was very darty before I put new tires on, same alignment specs.

 

sounds like alignment issues to me.

 

So it was the front Toe and the tires had uneven tread and uneven air pressure. Easily fixed!