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MC-Professor 12-20-2015 10:58 AM

Replaced Ball joints now car swerves
 
Earlier this year I replaced all the upper parts of the front suspension, no problems.

This week I replaced the lower ball joints and the inner control arm bushings. Now when I turn to the right, the car wants to swerve hard. To change lanes I basically have to drift, or I look like a drunk.

Going to the left is not a problem.
I still need to replace the steering linkage so I do not want to get an alignment yet, and it still goes straight fine.

Any Ideas?

97 SL320 12-20-2015 02:36 PM

You need to get an alignment as changing lower control arm bushings will alter caster / camber / toe. And tire wear will increase dramatically if this isn't addressed.

ps2cho 12-20-2015 04:42 PM

Get anything that needs alignment done, then take it to get aligned once.

MC-Professor 12-22-2015 01:04 PM

Just ordered tie rods and drag link. That will be everything, then its to sears for an alignment.

oldsinner111 12-22-2015 03:39 PM

what about the shock if it has one.I replaced tie rods without alignment 2 years ago.I measured everything first with dail calipers.


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