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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 09:45 AM
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Alignment problems

Hello All

I recently got my alignment done. All 4 wheels were done, but the steering is starting to play up again. The car hasn't got that many miles approx 42k, and it's a standard firebird.

I don't know much about alignment and the steering system and I don't want to get ripped off. What could be the problem ?

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Geoff
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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 03:51 PM
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Is it pulling to one side?? Wandering?? Please be specific, so we can try and help...
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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 03:56 PM
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Car: '85 IROC
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The idler arms on these cars are notorious for wearing out prematurely.

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Old Oct 12, 2001 | 05:31 AM
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It pulls to the left, but also sometimes when driving I have to either move the steering wheel to the left or right to keep it in a straight lime.

Geoff
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Old Oct 12, 2001 | 09:51 AM
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i would also look into the wear on that idler arm
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Old Oct 12, 2001 | 01:44 PM
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When driving on a flat road does the car drive fine?

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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 03:47 AM
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It drives fine on flat roads, except for the corrections to the steering I have to make.

I have noticed that when turning sharp corners the tyres make a hell of a screech.

Geoff
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