WRX pulls to the right
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WRX pulls to the right
I have a small problem with my car pulling to the right and NEED to fix this problem, just don't know where to start. I bought the car with 12k on it and after I found the problem, the warranty on aligment had expired. I took to it an alignment shop and they told me there was nothing they could do for me because something was bent. I then took the car to a body shop and they told me that all they would do since the problem is so small is just start putting on parts until the problem was fixed. I have thought about just upgrading the struts with Tein Flexx but then thought maybe I should just start a little cheaper like replacing the A-Arm, if that don't work, go to the spindle next. If I am missing something or just way out in left field, please correct me but I think going with the A-Arm's (I am looking to upgrade to Aluminum) first is the way to go and see if that fixes the problem...Start cheap and get more expensive as I go...
PS, there are no Subaru dealerships on the island I live on, Guam AKA Guambodia or Vietguam.
Thank you and I hope you guys have some good suggestions or atleast tell me I am going the right route
AJ
PS, there are no Subaru dealerships on the island I live on, Guam AKA Guambodia or Vietguam.
Thank you and I hope you guys have some good suggestions or atleast tell me I am going the right route
AJ
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what exactly is bent? sounds like the previous owner may have gotten into an accident. Im not sure if you looked under your car but try to find out and then get that part fixed or replaced.
sorry i can't help you but bump anyway
sorry i can't help you but bump anyway
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yeah really can't tell what is wrong since we don't know anything else besides something is bent but possibly like you said the control arms or even the tie rod might be the problem. did you try and take it to a subaru service center to have them try and diagnose it. hopefully they can spot the problem without ripping you off.
also did you try and look under the car yourself. look for any signs of damge. compare the right to the left side.
also did you try and look under the car yourself. look for any signs of damge. compare the right to the left side.
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The alignment shop said "something is bent" but couldn't figure out what it was? That sounds fishy. They really should have been able to spot it. Try having the dealer align it (yes, it'll cost $10-15 more) but if something is wrong, they wil almost certainly be able to spot it.
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I thank you guys for the suggestions, like I said though, there is no Subaru dlrship here, so I guess I am !&#%ed. Oh well, looks like I will just try and look harder than I have, if not I will just start cheapest and continue from there. Who knows, by the time I am done, I might have a real good suspension setup in the front! One more thing, I would not trust too many people on this Island to help me since half the island probably has not graduated from high school.
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... how'd that car get onto the island to begin with? o_O
if there's no subaru dealership there, take it to another car dealership, those people at least are certified. They should be able to find out what's wrong with the suspension, if not, they may be able to point you at someone who may know what's wrong.
if there's no subaru dealership there, take it to another car dealership, those people at least are certified. They should be able to find out what's wrong with the suspension, if not, they may be able to point you at someone who may know what's wrong.
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Thanks guys, I am in the military and I shipped the car here. I was surprised the bank let me but they did!! Either way, I think I will take the car downtown when I make time, for know I was looking at getting Camber ADJ plates. If I can't find the problem atleast I can save my tires...Thanks again....
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Originally posted by wrxxxr8d
Thanks guys, I am in the military and I shipped the car here. I was surprised the bank let me but they did!! Either way, I think I will take the car downtown when I make time, for know I was looking at getting Camber ADJ plates. If I can't find the problem atleast I can save my tires...Thanks again....
Thanks guys, I am in the military and I shipped the car here. I was surprised the bank let me but they did!! Either way, I think I will take the car downtown when I make time, for know I was looking at getting Camber ADJ plates. If I can't find the problem atleast I can save my tires...Thanks again....
anyway, have fun in the military
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if you find out what order an after market replacement, not oem, and get oine for both sides, ooh yeah check your tire size pressure, and check your brakes, see if both callipers are working correctly, look at your wheel bearings too, i know it sounds like a lot, but youy can look at both sides by just taking off the tire. alos check the sway bar is that bent.
i say check the tires themselves cause i just nocked my left front out a few dayse back and the car pulls towards the DOUGHNUT.
i say check the tires themselves cause i just nocked my left front out a few dayse back and the car pulls towards the DOUGHNUT.
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1.The subaru control arms are designed to fold easily so other more important things don't get wrecked.
2. I've seen bent struts that cause pulls before, not on subarus though.
3. Tires with radial runouts, or, radial pulls cause 85% of all pulls, a misplaced cord or bundle in the tire causes the pull, rotating suspect tire to the rear takes care of that.
4. Bent steering knuckles usually cause toe in/out problems, feathered tires and rapid tire wear usually result, often pulls are never generated from bent steering knuckles.
5. Bent hubs cause thumping or wobbly tires, felt in the front or steering wheel as a shimmy or thumping at front. this can be checked while spinning the wheel while off the ground and see if it goes in and out.
2. I've seen bent struts that cause pulls before, not on subarus though.
3. Tires with radial runouts, or, radial pulls cause 85% of all pulls, a misplaced cord or bundle in the tire causes the pull, rotating suspect tire to the rear takes care of that.
4. Bent steering knuckles usually cause toe in/out problems, feathered tires and rapid tire wear usually result, often pulls are never generated from bent steering knuckles.
5. Bent hubs cause thumping or wobbly tires, felt in the front or steering wheel as a shimmy or thumping at front. this can be checked while spinning the wheel while off the ground and see if it goes in and out.
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