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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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alignment after tierod end replacement?

typically you are supposed to get an alignment after you replace tierod ends right?
cause i did the thing where you count the number of turns and when i took the car for a test drive the steering wheel is slightly cocked to the right and the car pulls to the left.

That is something an alignment shop can fix easy right?
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Yes, an alignment shop should be able to fix it for you.
Old Dec 15, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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thanks,
also what is the best way to replace front lower control arm bushings?
Old Dec 17, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Circle the control arm bolts w/ a paint pen or something to make sure they go back in very close to where they came out..
When you have the Arm out, u'll need to press them out w/ a press.

Buy Moog rubber bushings rockauto.com has them for cheap

Do not buy Poly bushings to put up front, they are very squeaky. i did poly up front and had them back out in a few weeks to put the Moog rubber ones back in.
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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your pull to the left is it a major pull or a slight pull? cause your supposed to have a pull to the left to compensate for road crown. you might wanna get the alignment done sooner better then later if you want to save your tires from getting feathering and a more damaged suspension components.
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