Installed Offset Control Arm Bushings - Car now tracks to the left...

[6SPD]

I just dropped my car of jack stands for the first time in 3 days after installing all new poly bushings.

In the front there are offset forward control arm bushings and when the car is pointed straight the steering wheel is at a 1 oclock position instead of a 12 oclock position.

Without steering input (no hands) the car tracks decently hard to the left. I centered up the bushings to the best of my ability and orientated them correctly, with the hole towards the handle of the lollipop.

Anyone have experience with this? Should I just go get an Alignment?


Thank you

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[FredK]

Yup. You will need to re-align your car now. The handling is downright dangerous if you don't adjust toe (alignment) after swapping to an offset bushing.

[series88]

I think every time you take the suspension apart, an alignment is needed after puttin it back together.

[6SPD]

Definitely getting an alignment. Thanks mates

[einstein57]

I think every time you take the suspension apart, an alignment is needed after puttin it back together.

+1 Which is why i bought the lifetime alignment service. I'm always changing something. I go in at least once a year.