are there any shims that could have fallen out? i know i had an 89 that
looked like it had severe bowleg when viewed from the rear because the
alignment shop had left out a shim on one side. that might be a reason why
the 2nd shop couldn't correct it.

what about a misaligned steering rack? when i was autoxing, right before my
runs i would realign the rack a couple of turns to get some toein, then
before driving home, would put it back.

"Joel Jacobs" > wrote in message
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>
> "john smith" > wrote in message
> ...
>> It needs an alignment and by someone that knows what they are doing. A
>> four wheel alignment is critical and a pain in the ass to do properly.
>> Now, you do need to make sure that all your bushings are good as I have a
>> 92 and mine were shot. I bought a complete set of Urethane bushings from
>> Mid America. Once you know all the components are in good working order
>> you will need to ask around. It does not matter that the alignment
>> machine is new or laser. What matters is the technician knows what they
>> are doing. Also, be sure to sit in the car when the alignment is done so
>> the specs are with you in the car. If you weigh 200 or more you will
>> mess with the alignment...
>
> John,
>
> I appreciate your response, but it ain't like this is my first C4. On the
> contrary it's my 4th and I have more than 300,000 miles in C4s, another
> 40,000+ miles in C5s. I know these cars. Thus, my post asking for
> specifics. And, while I weigh more than 200 lbs that has NEVER been a
> problem in past cars, nor this one. I have half dozen C4 buddies that have
> equal experience with C4s and all weigh more than 200 lbs. So, let me
> restate my problem, with a couple of additions, just to clarify:
>
> I took my C4 in for a 4-wheel alignment to a place where I have been
> having 4-wheel alignments done for the past 3 C4s. When I went in my car
> was NOT pulling to the right. When I left, it was. I went back. We
> talked. We disagreed.
>
> I put new tires on it. Then, went back, telling them, "Nope." So. I took
> it to another place - another place that I trust. They told me it is
> out, but that they could not fix it, due to a limitation on their
> machines.
>
> So, I took it to a third place. A Chevy dealership where I have been
> having cars worked on, off and on, for more than 20 years. The owner is a
> personal friend. I know EVERYONE in the dealership. The dealership
> Service Manager and the Head Service Writers (they race Vettes and
> Camaros) spent two hours on the car, and when done, the car still pulls to
> the right. AND, the steering wheel is still not centered. (That last
> sentence is 1/2 new information."
>
> Bushings are good. Now, I ask again: Anybody got some clues to offer up
> before I drive the car 80 miles to a Technician that I've known for 25
> years and has worked on three of my previous Corvettes?
>
> Maybe it's C6 time.
>