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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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So I just got some new wheels tires about a week ago and I just was able to get an alignment done yesterday.

When I put the new wheels/tires on, the car pulled a little to the right so I new that it definitely did need an alignment. Previously, I had steelies with hubcaps and the car drove straight with no problem.

Now after the alignment, my car pulls to the right significantly worse. Nothing too intense, but no doubt more than it was before the alignment.

I called about 15 minutes ago, and the guy said it's most likely something wrong with my car because it's lowered and it suggested things like motor mounts, or something else.

I took a picture of the scanout, so I can get some suggestions. Is there anything wrong with the way they have my suspension setup? Thanks for any insight

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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 10:28 AM
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Default Re: Alignment Issue

No real issues with cross camber or cross caster, and toe looks like it was set correctly (enough so anyway). I wouldn't want that much rear toe in, but that's a personal preference.

Check tire pressures and bushing conditions. Does it actually pull to the right, or is the steering wheel simply not centered?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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It actually pulls to the right. I went down a newly paved road that's really smooth and whenever I let go of the wheel, it pulled to the right significantly.

Any specific bushings or suspension pieces I should check?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Default Re: Alignment Issue

Originally Posted by .mattyz_
It actually pulls to the right. I went down a newly paved road that's really smooth and whenever I let go of the wheel, it pulled to the right significantly.

Any specific bushings or suspension pieces I should check?
All of them, make sure both wheels spin freely. If there is nothing dragging or catching and the car still pulls, toe is incorrect.

Align the car yourself with some string and a tape measure to check their ****.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Well I do see the front left reading negative toe and the front right reading positive toe. That's probably not good. However 0.02" is less than 1/32" and I doubt you'll be able to check that with string.
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