'96 Corolla DX Alignment Question - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Kalun47 · 10-09-2007, 06:56 PM

I have a '96 DX 1.8L (US Model) and I'm having trouble getting the alignment right. I've taken it to like 3 different shops, with a total of about 10+ alignments and nobody seems to know what's going on.

They go and they align it, and the car still pulls to the right. I've included the last alignment report just to see what you guys think.

http://www.filefarmer.com/Kalun47/PDF005.jpg

The steering wheel is striaght, but the car will veer to the right. I've done everything to try to fix this - I got new struts and camber bolts and still nothing.

FinalGear · 10-09-2007, 09:32 PM

2-Cents:
Something warp or bent...the human eye won't be able to see it...but I bet its an control arm or ball joint.....replacing these parts won't be cheap...

Are you experiencing any toe wear on your tires....?

Kalun47 · 10-09-2007, 09:36 PM

Nope, no toe wear. It's just a pain having to hold the wheel about a quarter turn to the left to keep ti straight.

FinalGear · 10-09-2007, 09:40 PM

Are all your wheels in good shape and balance...?

Kalun47 · 10-09-2007, 09:42 PM

yes, i have a set of Falken 329's on there with about 10k miles on them. I get them balanced every 3k or oil change with my lifetime balance. The techs have mostly given up trying to align my car, so I take it to different shops each time.

I was told that the caster imbalance will cause the car to pull to the right. Can anyone comfirm that?

FinalGear · 10-09-2007, 09:45 PM

What size are they?

Kalun47 · 10-09-2007, 10:02 PM

they're stock rims. 14 inches i believe.

Puffie40 · 10-10-2007, 12:52 AM

How are your wheel bearings? I'm assuming the ball piviots are fine, since the mechanics should have looked that over...

***PhatRoyale*** · 10-10-2007, 10:07 AM

I had the exact same problem in my '97, you should check out the condition of the upper strut plates.

They might need replacement if the screws are rusting or warped.

FinalGear · 10-10-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalun47

they're stock rims. 14 inches i believe.

okay..that good....check CV Halfshaft for wear and tear

90 GP · 10-11-2007, 04:33 AM

Have you tried switching right front tire to left to see if that changes anything? Had a similar situation and it turned out being a bad tire. Also have you checked to see if right caliper is hanging up slightly which could also cause that pull. to the right.

***PhatRoyale*** · 10-11-2007, 09:20 AM

Kalun47, did you located the source of the problem yet?

Let us know if you do find a solution

Flashmn · 10-11-2007, 09:48 AM

Have you ever taken a look at the profile of a road? Now ... how come a car with the wheel straight goes to the right?

Elementary.

Heres a picture

If the shop computer says the alignment is straight, then your underchassis is ok.
Unless of course the car is wrecked and is a banana.

buckerboo · 10-11-2007, 10:36 AM

Tire conicity, swap the front tires from side to side. If that doesn't help, then check the brakes. Make sure that your right front caliper isn't sticking.

Flashmn · 10-11-2007, 10:40 AM

Do you newbies ever read any of the other responses before you start to make your own?

Those were already said as possible reasons.