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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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99 gs400. strange problem while im driving. my car tends to pull to the right. its more of a jerk though. its almost like the steering wheel jerks per 1 tire rotation. its only like 1 inch jerk on the steering wheel per tire rotation. i switched the rotor and switched a tire and still does it. what would cause that. ANY help would be appreciated.
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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was alignment done?
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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Check your lower control arm bushings and the ball joints
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Either a bent rim or your tire is coming apart. Rotate the fronts to the back and see if u still have the problem. If its gone it didnt go away its just on the back now.
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Old Aug 1, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Look for a bubble on your tire.
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 06:04 AM
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Ill check the lower bushing and ball joints today. it tends to jerk to the right would that mean a seperated belt in the LEFT tire then? right tire is fine i already checked that
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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think i found the problem lol HUGE bulge in driver side tire
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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Yup that would do it lol
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Wow, that will give you a nice jerk I think. Glad you figured it out the easy way
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Yeah that's not good, at least it won't cost you an arm and a leg
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Wow get some new tires! And what brand are those? Tell us so we won't get the same ones!
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