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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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I cant get my Honda accords alignment straight when I first got the car when the wheels were straight the steering wheel was straight I know that doesn't mean its aligned,but soon after I got the car my ball joint was squeaky so I had that replaced as well as tie rod rack a pinion boot done after that is when my steering wheel became crocked I went to have it realigned and the could not figure out what the issue was they said the frame looked to be fine where do I go from here
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 08:46 PM
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Do you have a spec sheet that they gave you? It would really help if you could show us that
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 09:18 AM
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I don't have the spec sheet,I had all that work done in Maryland and im now in Washington I would have to go get another alignment to get the specs again,i wanted to figure out that alignment issue before I do a swap on this car but I can say it wasn't off by to much my tread doesn't wear unevenly I drove it 3000 miles across the country
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 03:50 PM
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so what exactly did you want us to tell you?

align your toe and check your cross camber to make sure nothing else is bent.

come back with specs.
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 12:16 AM
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All I can tell you is what any compentent tech would look for:

1: Check ride height.
2: Check tire wear/pressure, replace as required, note wear/damage.
3: Check vehicle load F/R L/R.
4: Inspect suspension and steering parts,. replace as required.
5: Re-align vehicle to spec, (usually done wrong or lazily).
6: If specification cannot be attained, give reason, IE bent knuckle (common).

Cheaping out on one of these parts can yield a poor alignment. If a tie rod was seized it should be replaced, probably why you steering isn't straight.
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