Cant get it to go straight

[linuxgod]

I know this is a very old thread, but we're having the same issue with our 2018 LX. Going straight on the highway requires constant left input, which gets old fast. Any luck with your alignment and do you still have the specs?

I had a similar issue. My alignment specs were great but it always pulled right, even after alignments each year. Tire wear was not abnormal, but I always had to keep the steering wheel at 11:30 on the highway. Mine had been annoying over a few years but got worse - to the point of letting go of the wheel would put me in the right lane in about 3 seconds. In my case it was a bad lower shock bushing I think… or at least I got new shocks because the bushing was “blooming” and the shock was sitting low in the LCA and that plus an alignment (to the same settings) finally fixed it. Depending on mileage I’d look closely at control arm and shock bushings and at ball joints.

 

[200 series]

I had a similar issue. My alignment specs were great but it always pulled right, even after alignments each year. Tire wear was not abnormal, but I always had to keep the steering wheel at 11:30 on the highway. Mine had been annoying over a few years but got worse - to the point of letting go of the wheel would put me in the right lane in about 3 seconds. In my case it was a bad lower shock bushing I think… or at least I got new shocks because the bushing was “blooming” and the shock was sitting low in the LCA and that plus an alignment (to the same settings) finally fixed it. Depending on mileage I’d look closely at control arm and shock bushings and at ball joints.

Wow, thanks for the reply. Our LX only has 50,000 tho we did bought it used. Even then, bushings shouldn't that bad at only 50k, right? Thanks again!

 

[TLC2013]

Do you think these specs would work with a 18' LX on factory 21in. wheels? Thanks in advance!

Those specs should be just fine. From my understanding the lx570 alignment specs are pretty much the same but with a broader spectrum for the camber. With your trucks low mileage it's suspension components should be good and a non issue at 50k. At 130k mine are in good condition even with my built rig weighing in at 7000lbs.

 

[shajbot]

Skimmed through the thread but ya made sure to disable AHC and disable AHC parking mode prior to going into alignment?

 

[PhuckItImDone]

I've been battling this on an '18 LC for a bit now. A small pull to the left, even after alignment and being in spec. Have a set of new tie rod ends going in this wknd, will report back after to see how it feels

 

[TeCKis300]

I think there's several possible contributors here.

To start, it's useful to note that only the front axle has provisions for alignment. The rear axle has none and is fixed from the factory.

For lifted LCs, the major factor is going to be the rear toe thrust angle created by the rear being displaced to one side due to the angle of the panhard bar. And this toe can change depending on loadout and weight on the rear axle. A panhard correction bracket is a good solution so it's not as sensitive to rear height at the lifted position.

Front axle alignment can be a number of things. Just because alignment is in spec doesn't mean good straight ahead stability and tracking. Rigs lifted beyond 2" are going to be more susceptible to toe steer and wandering because of the geometry impacts. Aggressive wheel offset is also going to have bigger impacts.

LX aren't generally lifted as tall, or beyond 2" with sensor lifts. Problems there are likely toe related. For 4WD cars like ours, less toe is desirable because of how the front axle will toe in under power. For the OP that mentions irregular wear and feathering, it's likely too much toe in. Little to no toe in is all that is needed.

Sure, camber and caster should be in spec too.

Crown of the road should also be considered as a factor for drift and that can play into it sometimes with a larger heavier rig.