[LariRudi]

136,400 miles.

What are the more common reasons for "drifting"? I'm thinking in terms of Rack & PInion, SteerWheel U-Joints, and Inner Tie Rods................. I'm mentioning these because a major Tire/Alignment Business said they can't align my car because they wanted to sell me a brand new R & P for hundreds of dollars.

Is it common to have the U-Joints wear? Easy to change them out? What about the other two items?

Is this the proper forum? or should I be in the "Repairs"? or "Suspension"? or ????

thx,

LarryR : )

 

[LOWETGT]

Things that can affect steering drift/pull/wander are the rack bushings, inner and/or outer tie rod ends, worn rack, bad column u-joints(doubtful), ball joints, worn control arm bushings, or even a hanging brake caliper. Racks like any part can wear out, but if there are any doubts, get a second opinion. They must be trying to sell you more than just a rack, most come with inners, unless new, they will put on new outers. Did they flag anything else to get replaced to align?

 

[Jeffescortlx]

I'm gonna bet that the Rack & Pinion it's self is fine at only 130k.
But the tie rod ends, both inner and outer can be shot, I hear the rack bushings can go bad to.