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Old 04-12-2008, 04:03 PM
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Anyone felt this while driving.......

I tried to see if anyone else posted about this but couldnt find anything.

When driving, at times it feels like im being "pushed". Yea the wind might be blowing a little, but I shouldnt have to fight (that might be a over statement) to stay straight. Anyone felt something similar?

Im having the airmatic kit done Monday...is there anything I should have them look at/for?

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Are you always feeling the push in the same direction?
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not that i can recall...imma have to make note of it the next time i drive it
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Check your tires for even wear. You might have wheel alignment issues. When your alignment is off your car tends to pull to one side. That's just one possibility.
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CA_TALLGUY..........it seems to be in both directions..imma check into the upper and lower control arms...and alignment
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I'm not as technical as a lot of people on the boards, so FWIW, I think it's not likely to be an alignment issue if it's going both ways. I think you're on the right track with the control arms. It might be the ball joints, control arm bushings and such so you might not need to replace the entire control arm.

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CJONES -- how did it go? Figure it out?
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my control arms and bushings are supoosed to be shot according to two mechanics. but my car is fine as ever ....no problems at all.

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