Suspension TECH Including Brakes, Wheels and tires

          
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Old 10-05-2004, 08:49 PM
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What causes a freshly aligned car with new tires and an all new suspension to "track" a little sideways while going straight down the road?

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What causes a freshly aligned car with new tires and an all new suspension to "track" a little sideways while going straight down the road?

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Old 10-05-2004, 09:49 PM
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rear bushings being worn out, bent control arms [ usually rear], bent frame, body shifted on the frame [ this would have to be severe].

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