David E Most wrote: > > Anyway, my '87 has been pulling to the right, and I took it one place for > a free check. They say that my left upper ball joint is going. They > also checked the alignment, and the camber on the right wheel was -2.3 > As I understand it though, a negative camber on the right wheel should > make it pull to the left. Assuming that this computer "analysis" of the > current state of alignment is irrelevant to my problem, what other causes > do any of you think might be responsible for pulling tohe right? > This is beyond my areas of expertise, so any knowledge of the list would > be appreciated. > > Thanks, david The above sounds a little fishy to me too. Before you spend a lot of money, switch the front tires. One day my '83 started pulling hard to the right. Switched the front tires, and sure enough, it pulled hard to the left! Put the tire on the back and all was well, except the tire ran hot, so I replaced it. If something is loose in the front end, you should be able to feel it. If it is out of line, you can frequently see it. Do the cheap tire check first. TBill '83 Westfalia ******Friends help you move. Real friends help you move bodies.********************
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