Steering pulling to the right for the first 3/4 mile

[lowsodium]

I have replaced nearly everything on the front end, except for the steering rack: springs, shocks, shock pads, rotors, calipers, brake pads, brake hoses, bushings, ball joints, lollipops, tie rods, tires. Got a front end alignment at a good shop.

The car pulls pretty hard to the right for the first 3/4'rs of a mile that I drive it. Then after that it drives perfectly straight.

Im baffled. Theres nothing else that I can replace even if i wanted to.

Any ideas?

[unevolved]

Is it always exactly 3/4 of a mile? Is it in the same location?

[berlow94]

Have u done a steering rack swap?
If u have it could be the modification done to the linkage causing this. That's all I could think of cuz that's wat my car did.

[lowsodium]

Have u done a steering rack swap?
If u have it could be the modification done to the linkage causing this. That's all I could think of cuz that's wat my car did.

No rack swap, still has the standard rack. just changed the tie rod ends, new washers plates, and boots. The tie rod itself was still smooth.

Is it always exactly 3/4 of a mile? Is it in the same location?

The 3 times I have driven the car it was the same location. But neither of my other cars pulls on the same road (its pretty flat). I will have to go down the opposite road next time i drive it. It pulls hard enough that if I let go of the wheel it will pull me into a ditch in about 3 seconds.

[jlevie]

Did you replace the upper strut bearings? They could be binding and you get the pull after a sharp turn from the springs winding up. Easy to test by turning the steering to lock on one side and then driving. If it pulls and then straightens out, the strut mounts are binding.

[lowsodium]

Did you replace the upper strut bearings? They could be binding and you get the pull after a sharp turn from the springs winding up. Easy to test by turning the steering to lock on one side and then driving. If it pulls and then straightens out, the strut mounts are binding.

I did replace those too. I will try that when I get home today. Now I am wondering if I over tightened the bolts on top of the shock. Because you have to hold the center with an allen wrench while tightening the bolt I wasnt able to use a torque wrench.

[jlevie]

I did replace those too. I will try that when I get home today. Now I am wondering if I over tightened the bolts on top of the shock. Because you have to hold the center with an allen wrench while tightening the bolt I wasnt able to use a torque wrench.

If correctly assembled you can't overtighten the strut nut (well I suppose you could strip it).