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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 01:21 AM
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Steering wheel tweeked?

hey all, whenever I'm driving I have to keep the steering wheel turned to the right a bit (as much as a partial/slight right turn) because otherwise the car will veer to the left at higher speeds about 40 mph+ I had an alignment done but it didn't solve the problem. any ideas?...thanks.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 06:32 AM
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Re: Steering wheel tweeked?

no brainer , bad alignment . also worn out steering/suspension parts . good luck .
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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Re: Steering wheel tweeked?

Did the alignment shop center the steering wheel?

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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Re: Steering wheel tweeked?

Mine does this too, the exact same thing. Just had it aligned, when sitting still the wheel faces straight up and down but as soon as i start going abt 10-15ish i have to hold the wheel slightly to the left, as if im making a slight left turn. My passengers side sway bar linkage is shot, it deteriorated and fell off, and i think i need springs too, so i think thats why.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Re: Steering wheel tweeked?

Originally Posted by JamesC
Did the alignment shop center the steering wheel?

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no clue. lol

guess ill look more into suspension parts thanks uncle tom
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