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Old 12-20-2015, 10:58 AM
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Question 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?

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Old 12-20-2015, 02:36 PM
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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.
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Old 12-20-2015, 04:42 PM
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Get anything that needs alignment done, then take it to get aligned once.
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Old 12-22-2015, 01:04 PM
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Just ordered tie rods and drag link. That will be everything, then its to sears for an alignment.
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Old 12-22-2015, 03:39 PM
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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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