homeinsandiego

car hit by bus. everything changed. replaced axles, upper and lower cross members, control arms, toe bars, radius rods,etc. measured frame and is only 1/2 inch off. But the car pulls hard to the right.
Any suggestions of why?

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

I was just at a body shop, and the claims adjuster was arguing with one of the techs about not doing an alignment for a car because it wasn't on the claim/estimate. Chances are your alignment is off because of all the stuff that was replaced. I'd check with the body shop to see if they did an alignment, sounds like they didn't

fliplyricist1

check your bearings and re-double check your upper and lower ball joints as well as inner and outer tie rods for play. Also check your caliper clearance. Lastly, I know it's basic, but check the inflation on all your tires.

as 97 said, if all those are good, then double check your alignment specs. Seems like it could be a potential toe issue

ParaSurfer1979

I tend to agree with our fellow member... Make sure a full 4 wheel alignment was performed.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

to reenforce this, I had an issue with my door caused by my accident, and it wasn't on the initial estimate, so I've been fighting for 2 days to get it approved and paid for by insurance, so I would seriously encourage you to check out list of what they did, chances are you need an alignment

Lawlergaggzorz

At the shop i work at i do most of our alignments. Things that can create a pull are camber and caster. If your toe was significant enough out of spec then i guess it could create a pull. Very poor tire wear can also create a pull but if your tires are newer then i would cross that off the list. And of course if your frame was still bent that would create a pull lol. After i fixed my car after my wreck my frame was off by an eighth of an inch but it doesnt pull at all

homeinsandiego

thanks for all the replies. Frame was indeed off. It was pulled and aligned. Front end is now okay. With the budget I have, had to keep it running cause I can't buy another car.