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constantly pullin to one side...cant figure it out
Posted: 23 Aug 2008, 06:58
by oldiguana
yo guys...marladys bus has always pulled to the n/s since shes had it...dont know why....all tyres pressures can be ok...ive had the tracking checked,and had the mot inspector have a good hard look at the brakes and nothings sticking or dragging.....could it be that i need to have it laser tracked...ive only ever had it done with tracking rods..£10ish...but been told that the front wheels can be perfectly in track but not with the back axle....any ideas guys as i dont fancy shellin out £25 to find out its something else....or any other things i could try first........thanks in advance....oldiguana
Posted: 23 Aug 2008, 07:50
by toomanytoys
Camber angles..... these have a big affect on how they steer...
I would only trust Bricky for this.. he isnt that far from you, but I do know he is fully booked for ages... Steve at Gasure might be able to help too..
Posted: 23 Aug 2008, 09:02
by tonytech
Have you tried swapping the front tyres over?
My Polo used to pull left. Swapping the front tyres over made it pull right, so I swapped tyres front to back.
T
Posted: 24 Aug 2008, 07:34
by Aidan
I note that you are a large person from your post in general, now that may have something to do with it, the front springs and shocks may well be tired ....how's the tracking look with you in it and the kitchen etc all down one side....westy lean....take it to brickies for righting
Posted: 24 Aug 2008, 09:51
by oldiguana
camber angles deffo a possibilits gents!....but can always try tonytechs tyre swapping first to see if it solves it,or changes it.......i do need to get it sorted tho.as im hoping to get the 5 speed in soon and then get the 15" 5 spokes on...so would like it right before making other changes.....
Posted: 24 Aug 2008, 15:09
by Simon Baxter
tracking will correct itself and doesn't normally make them pull, worn wishbone bushes and camber on the pi$$ will.
Posted: 18 Sep 2008, 20:21
by oldiguana
"I would only trust Bricky for this.. he isnt that far from you, but I do know he is fully booked for ages... Steve at Gasure might be able to help too.."......owrate ducks...how do i get in touch with bricky?....please excuse my ignorance
Posted: 18 Sep 2008, 21:28
by lambrettalee
[quote="Beaker"]I note that you are a large person from your post in general,
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Posted: 19 Sep 2008, 07:25
by oldiguana
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Posted: 19 Sep 2008, 07:39
by thefatsurfer
Oldigauna,
my 16' syncro does exactly that. Tracking and all the other bobbins is fine, CJ advised me to get new springs as it is a bit tired and they are sat in my kitchen waiting for the vans next visit to Syncrospares as I am a techno biff. He is usually right about stuff, and the springs were around fifty ish (can't remember) from just campers. Not much help I know, but as i said - technobiff.
Andy
Posted: 19 Sep 2008, 13:02
by SplendiferousII
Mine pulls to the left, I've always assumed its due to the camber of our roads in the UK. Even a straight flat road in the uk slopes to the left so that water will run to the kerb.
Posted: 19 Sep 2008, 13:55
by Mr Bean
SplendiferousII wrote:Mine pulls to the left, I've always assumed its due to the camber of our roads in the UK. Even a straight flat road in the uk slopes to the left so that water will run to the kerb.
Both my CF's pulled to the left and now I regret installing my water tank inside the left hand sill on my T25 as I have this left bias sensitivity. I was thinking of just replacing the LH rear spring for a start but then a left bias could save your bacon if you dozed of at the wheel (Or worse!)
Cheers
Ken