Help my car pull to the right !

[Hlkh]

Hi,

 

This problem bother me for almost a year...

my steering would easily pull to the right on slight bump and sometime even straight road.

 

I have visited 2 different workshop to do computer 4 wheel alignment, but problem still there.... 1 of the workshop is highly recommandedin forum.

 

can anyone help ??

 

thank you

[Paffendorf]

Go check the physical tyre or not since your alignment is ok?

Must check suspension also der....

 

Check tyre pressure correct or not 1st then go for suspension check.

[Furrynadz]

u can try go eng seng at level 1 amk autopoint

their alighment machine is pretty much accurate compared to tyre shops cos its much better

[Apollo]

you bought this new? or 2nd hand?

 

did anyone check ur steering column, clip bracket, rack & pinion or something?

 

i had an accident once, and the clip bracket becomes dislodge, then will hv this problem also. car go straight, but steering is almost 10 o/clock.

[Elfenstar]

When you're driving or braking or what?

[Yeobh]

Looks like the wheel steering linkage is giving the problems. Check ball joints and wheel end front bearing. If all ok chances the wheel toe need some adjustments. 4 wheel computerised whelel aligner is of no use one who do not understand the basic wheel geometery set-up and thier relationship. Just by ajdusting according to the display reading without any mechanical feeling is a perfect receipt for failure and burning a big hole in one's pocket.

 

PS if yr ride has ever meet an accident that caused serious undercariage damage, under such condition it is advisable to get the undercariage measured and pull back to spec before doing the wheel alignment.

[Mirage_77]

Where is a good place to measure the undercarriage and pull back? Any rought estimate of the price?

[Yeobh]

Vicom have the computerised measuring bend, you can call them to get the price quote. As for pulling maybe vicom can adv you the best shop to go to

Edited July 13, 2006 by Yeobh

[Fcw75]

How abt steering wheel vibrating at 80km/h only? Above and below that no vibration. Done wheel balancing twice oready. Something to do with steering shaft?

[Yeobh]

The vibrations only appears at a certain speed range - this type of virbation is very difficult to solve as it is inherent - the speed rang window is know as critical speed where almost all rotating components vibrate at the same frequency.Try rotating or changing tyres and doing on car balancing at 80 instead of the default 120 kmh.

[Jack0909]

same problem as me bro.. i tink u should check ur rims... hmmm... or ur tyres have uneven wear..

[Hlkh]

ok ... i have checked my tyre pressure all round and my suspension i feel that right side is harder then left side

[Hlkh]

i get my car new now coming 2yrs

no accident.

 

any recommended workshop to check?

[Hlkh]

driving and braking also have.

when uneven rd and braking some time harder pull to right

[Hlkh]

ok bro,

 

got workshop that is good to recommend?

i m tired of this problem

[Aveolution]

got workshop that is good to recommend?

 

try RiverView Auto Services 6481 2025 http://www.riverview.com.sg/

10 Ang Mo Kio Autopoint #04-07/16

 

he is the Best so far High-Tech workshop with reasonable fee

 

[Yeobh]

High tech equipment can actually creat more confusion for the trained mechanics not to mentioned the less well trained .To do a good wheel alignment job, one must have in depth understanding of the basic wheel steering geometry and good mechnical hand skills.

[Fcw75]

same problem as me bro.. i tink u should check ur rims... hmmm... or ur tyres have uneven wear..

 

U facing the same problem oso? Still not solved? Actually it's my fren la, he asked me what's the problem but I'm oso not sure. He went for wheel balancing again but didn't solve the problem.

 

According to him, the problem started only after he changed tires so can't be uneven wear. Maybe it's the rims then...