Suspension / ChassisQuestions about your suspension? Need chassis advice?
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Hello Everyone
Today I went over to do my wheel aligment before I had it done my car would go a little to the left when you let go of the steering wheel, now after I have the aligment my car goes to the right when you let go of the steering wheel.
The people that did the aligment said that they have it set up and ready but two things were wrong with my suspension.
They were the idler and pitman arm.
My question is can this two things contribute for my car to go right after the aligment?
Also of I have these things replace would it help my steering problem, or would have to go again and do the aligment again?
Also does anyone know what does knock off mean? (Suspension term)
I would appriciate if I can get some advice asap since this is my daily driver and I travel a lot because of my work
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1984 Camaro Z28 with a 355/T5
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The Idler arm could be the cause of the car pulling, but the Pitman arm a big NO. I would take the car to another shop, after someone tells me the Pitman arm needs replacing (not a wear item, unless damaged in a accident).
The Idler arm could be the cause of the car pulling, but the Pitman arm a big NO. I would take the car to another shop, after someone tells me the Pitman arm needs replacing (not a wear item, unless damaged in a accident).
"Knock off" usually indicates a cheap imitation. I've never heard the term used for the 'name' of a specific suspension part.
JamesC
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After getting a new idler arm, Try a Firestone if there's one around - they (at least used to ) sell a lifetime alignment for like $129 - then if it isn't right, make them do it again and again until they get it right!
Today I was able to get a new idler arm for my car hopefully by tomorrow i should have it install and see what happens from there.
Thanks for your advice
"Knock off" usually indicates a cheap imitation. I've never heard the term used for the 'name' of a specific suspension part.
