80 Series Pulling to the RIGHT!!!
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 11:11
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dj386
Hi again,
We arein our 4th week of very happily owning our 95' 80 series. Have only bogged it once!!! On the road it pulls to the right. I had it alligned locally and they said the toe-in/out was almost perfect and the vertical left or right (is that castor angel) was within specs so didn't need adjusting (I pressume shimming). However, it still pulls right. I have tried swapping the tyres over, but still pulls right. I had the wheels balanced, but still pulls right ( not that that wuld help), but just wanted to make sure they were ok. Could there be something bent or skew somewhere in the system. The car is in great condition and was owned by an engineer before me who loved it to pieces. Would really apreciate your thoughts or ideas in regard to this. I live 2 hrs nth of
Newcastle so if there is anyone who could recommed a mechanic/allignment specialist who would be able to sort it out, would love to hear from you.
Otherwise, happy motoring and thanks in anticipation.
Dan.
Reply By: Scoey (QLD) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 11:28
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 11:28
Just a stab in the dark but I would suggest that you take it to a 4WD
suspension specialist as opposed to your local steering &
suspension place if you didn't already. I'm in QLD however so I can't recommend anyone!
Cheers
Scoey!
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Reply By: Member -Signman - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 11:34
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 11:34
Try calling a mob called ProAxle- there is a branch in
Newcastle. 49603168.
Have a yarn with them & they should 'point you in the right direction'.
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Reply By: Member - Cruiser (NSW) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 12:01
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 12:01
2 Hrs north of
Newcastle would put you somewhere between
Taree and Port Macquarie I would presume.
I had my 80 done at Cleavers in Port Macquarie and found them to be very good, however the Port store has changed hands so maybe Cleavers Tyre Centre in
Taree might be worth a go or
Taree Off Road in Victoria St
Taree.
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Reply By: Member - Toytruck (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 13:02
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 13:02
Yeah where do you live dj386??? I grew up in Lansdowne.
Toytruck
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Follow Up By: dj386 - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 20:56
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 20:56
I live in
Taree and work in
Wingham. I know Lansdowne - a nice area.
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Reply By: Robnicko - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 13:46
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 13:46
Dan,
Sounds like a sticky brake calliper or even a tight cv joint. I think more likely a sticky brake calliper. Take both front wheels off and compare the amount of brake pad wear on each side. They should be equal. Castor angle does not cause pulling to one side. It creates a vague (light) steering feel.
I also bogged my 80 when I got it but it was on the first weekend!
Rob
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Follow Up By: landseka - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:17
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:17
Too much difference in caster angle WILL cause pulling to one side. Similar but too little angle is what gives the "light - vague" feel.
I agree brakes should be looked at, tyre pressures too maybe?
If all else fails perhaps the chassis itself may need checking for damage / twisting.
Regards
Neil.
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Reply By: Sea-Dog - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:25
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:25
Do you have a Return to Centre steering damper by any chance??? If so the wheel alignment and everything will come out right in the specs but the spring will push the steering one way or another..
Other than that there are so many variables... worn king pins will let the wheels move slightly on the verticle plane which would be putting out the alignment while driving but still look right when it is on the ramp...
I would be checking your steering bushes etc and in the worst case check the chasis where the steering box mounts.. when a car has been flogged around this is a common place to crack which may give movement through the steering...
Has the car been lifted... 2" lift will affect the castor angle but not enough to worry you but any more than that and you will feel the car wander on the road with each change of camber on the road...
Tyres??? if they are worn on either the inside or outside they will tend to steer the car around a bit.. You said you rotated them but it didn't make a difference.. maybe all the tyres are buggered... try a different set of tyres and go for a drive... I would probably put my money on tyres being the culprit...
Cheers
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Reply By: tuck 01 - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:32
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:32
Dan
Maybe talk to previous owner to find out if there was a bottle
shop on the right hand side on his way home from work.
My 100s has a bad pull to the left for this reason.
lol
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Reply By: Footloose - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:54
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:54
A silly suggestion, I know, but check your tyre pressures.
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Reply By: Member - DOZER- Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 17:22
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 17:22
Id check the right front brake for siezed calliper...tyre pressures, does it look level on flat ground? r all tyres thesame size and type?? you can swap fronts over if you havnt before, that can fix this sort of trouble....
Andrew
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Follow Up By: Member - Peter R (QLD) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 21:19
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 21:19
If vehicle has been lifted , it is suggested a caster correction kit is needed for this.
Have you asked previous owner whether symptoms were there when he owned it.?
Pedro
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Reply By: Outa Bounds - Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 12:41
Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 12:41
The steering on our 80 series always felt vague before replacing the steering damper and also those bushes (sorry my hubby is the car savvy one). The steering damper made the biggest difference.
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