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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:19 AM
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If I tighten my steering box will that bring my wheels back to normal? It seams they are off canter.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:29 AM
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No, it will tighten your steering but will not change the caster/camber of your wheels.
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 08:46 AM
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What would fix it?
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 09:20 AM
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A good alignment shop shoud be able to do that for ye....of course you can try doing it yourself, but I wouldn't waiste my time.
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It might be my ball joints!
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Depends how bad they are, but yes, those can contribute...not a steering guru, so others might have more ideas. The only thing I ever adjusted was toe-in and out....
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Thank you for helping, I really appreciate it! Now to just get it in the shop... Lol
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