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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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I have noticed lately that my car "wanders" alot while driving. I have to constantly move the wheel back and fourth to keep it in a straight line.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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I have noticed lately that my car "wanders" alot while driving. I have to constantly move the wheel back and fourth to keep it in a straight line.
FL/FR control arm? have you checked for any damage?
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Raise the front of the car securely on stands. Then forcefully move the wheel side to side, and up and down. It helps if you have a buddy underneath the wheel so they can spot any loose suspension joints.
If it's wandering, I'd say tie rod ends are first suspect.

And make sure the car is not going to move on the stands. Don't just use a jack.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Suspension can be the issue, lca bushings, tie rod ends, but it could also be something as simple as your tires, i've learned that certain tires i have had track alot more with the cracks in the road.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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when was your last alignment? if you replace your tie rods, you will need one anyway
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 300whpej
when was your last alignment? if you replace your tie rods, you will need one anyway
It was aligned a few months ago. I believe it was September.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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easiest thing to do is check your air pressure in your tires. then go from there.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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A fast way to do it is take it to to a place that does free checks they go through your whole car in 30 mins tops then poof you know your problem and then you can pinpoint your fix. les schwab for example.
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