Cart pulls to the right.

Clemsoncartguy

So what is the correct way to fix this (do the alignment )? My toe is is set at 1/8" but it's like they want to pull to the right. My steering wheel is still not perfectly centered after like 2x I have moved it but that won't make a difference would it???the steering wheel is just a circle you turn I don't see jow that would matter?

It seems like I need to move say the driver tie rod in X number of turns and turn the pass side out same number of turns...but will that correct anything?

I have been head scratching over this one for awhile.

BGW

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Volt_Ampere

That adjustment may center the wheel but won't affect the pull.

scottyb

If your cart tilts to one side when you get in that can effect the steering geometry. Otherwise you may try a little more toe in on the driver's side? couple a turns

Clemsoncartguy

So from the back I want the driver tire to do more of this / direction?

And VA that was my assumption...the actual position of the steering wheel does not affect the pull.

Filthy-Beast

check for loose / worn components in the front end. Rotate the tires to see if you have a tire induced pull.

JohnnieB

In addition to steering geometry:

Tire tread design, inflation pressure and tire height should be nearly identical on both front tires, or you might get some pulling.

Also, front and rear axles have to be parallel to each other, or you get some pulling.

A dragging brake on one side can cause pulling.

A bad wheel bearing anywhere can cause pulling.

scottyb

Even low tire pressure will pull

Clemsoncartguy

Yea I know all about , tire pull, drag induced pull from bearings or brake. Tires are all same pressure could be height difference I haven't taped them all. Should of swapped the tires but I'm pretty sure that's not it. I had an old loaner set on before I bought some and had the same pull.

The few componets in the front end seem tight to me, no excess play or anything that I feel.

I just don't know?

Clemsoncartguy

Went out just now and pretty sure I found the problem the outer tie rod end on the passenger side is shot. So it is I guess allowing that wheel the play to pull outward on that side and therefore pulling that direction

Clemsoncartguy

Ok jacked it up after the tie rod end was replaced. It still pulls to right so I was messing with it. There is way more play in the kingpin/spindle on that side than driver side. So I assume I need new bushings or something?. I don't even remember what was in there besides the bolt but I guess a brass or aluminum bushing or something?