420A Car doesn't keep alignment/pulls to right

[ManisDSM]

What the title describes; I would get it aligned and within around 2 weeks, it goes back to pulling to the right, and day by day it gets worse. In August 2023, the front suspension was replaced, but this was an issue that happened before replacing. For an example, if I let go, I could probably do a full circle within 30 seconds. I honestly don't know if this is the alignment or if its being caused by something else. Thanks for any help or advice

 

[Turbski91]

What the title describes; I would get it aligned and within around 2 weeks, it goes back to pulling to the right, and day by day it gets worse. In August 2023, the front suspension was replaced, but this was an issue that happened before replacing. For an example, if I let go, I could probably do a full circle within 30 seconds. I honestly don't know if this is the alignment or if it’s being caused by something else. Thanks for any help or advice

Did you check all ball joints and tie rods for play? Also are the jam nuts on the inner tie rods tight? Another thing how are you checking alignment? Here in PA there is a crown in the middle of the road to push water to the outside. This crown in the road causes a lot of my customers to assume their vehicles alignments are out when in reality it’s the road pushing their car to the right when they take their hands off the wheel. The best thing to do is hold the steering wheel straight while driving and see where the car tracks. But in your case it sounds like either play or something’s loose.

 

[ManisDSM]

Did you check all ball joints and tie rods for play? Also are the jam nuts on the inner tie rods tight? Another thing how are you checking alignment? Here in PA there is a crown in the middle of the road to push water to the outside. This crown in the road causes a lot of my customers to assume their vehicles alignments are out when in reality it’s the road pushing their car to the right when they take their hands off the wheel. The best thing to do is hold the steering wheel straight while driving and see where the car tracks. But in your case it sounds like either play or something’s loose.

I might lift my car up tomorrow, I could check then, but I made sure that when everything was replaced, the bolts were torqued to spec. Most of the roads are flat around my area, so its definitely due to the car. I have not checked any rear components, however, in case what's causing it may be there.

 

[Turbski91]

I might lift my car up tomorrow, I could check then, but I made sure that when everything was replaced, the bolts were torqued to spec. Most of the roads are flat around my area, so it’s definitely due to the car. I have not checked any rear components, however, in case what's causing it may be there.

Yeah i would double check everything. Front and rear. The rear alignment needs to be in before the front can be set. If it’s off the front won’t be right. Also how are the tires? Any abnormal wear?

 

[spyderdrifter]

To me it almost sounds like your steering rack was turned too far either way and aligned as "straight', since you mentioned turning a full circle in 30 second when letting go of the wheel.

 

[ManisDSM]

Okay, so I finally was able to take it to a shop and they said my cv axles need to be replaced. He also listed a lot more issues, but that's about normal for the eclipse

 

[TerminalTalon]

Alignment guy here.
Check all of the suspension. Balljoints, bushings, etc. I see a lot of people who want alignments with busted (something) trying to chase other issues.
Make sure the brakes don’t drag. Should rotate easily in neutral.
Tires. Check your tires. Slipped belts, uneven wear, different tires/sizes.
Then alignment. Make sure everything that you can have or need to have adjusted is adjustable.
“It’s in the red because I can’t manipulate metal like an X-men”

 

[ManisDSM]

Thank you for the help, we've replaced the entire front suspension with exception to a few parts (cv axle, steering rack, most likely more I can't remember right now). There is a slightly noticeable wear on the shoulders of the front tires, while the rears still look good. I shall check the brakes next time I can, thank you for that tip.

 

[pauleyman]

Okay, so I finally was able to take it to a shop and they said my cv axles need to be replaced. He also listed a lot more issues, but that's about normal for the eclipse

What else did they list?

 

[TerminalTalon]

Tires, even if looking like they are fine (people don’t really look for issues in general) can cause pulls. Do the tires all match?
Also list the other issues or get different opinion from another shop. Stuff like this is time consuming but if the alignment is within spec and everything’s tight they need to rotate tires.

 

[ManisDSM]

What else did they list?

One of my engine mounts need to be replaced, and multiple leaks (power steering, motor and transmission oil). I knew we needed to replace the rear main seal, but the power steering leak is new.

 

[ManisDSM]

Tires, even if looking like they are fine (people don’t really look for issues in general) can cause pulls. Do the tires all match?
Also list the other issues or get different opinion from another shop. Stuff like this is time consuming but if the alignment is within spec and everything’s tight they need to rotate tires.

Yes, all 4 treads are the same brand and same size, and match the rim size. Listed the other issues above, I didn't think they related much which is why I didn't mention them previously.

 

[pauleyman]

Yes, all 4 treads are the same brand and same size, and match the rim size. Listed the other issues above, I didn't think they related much which is why I didn't mention them previously.

Understood. Not related