Thanks to all who have responded. I am going to drive it 80 miles tomorrow
to a mechanic I know who does the best Corvette work of anyone I have ever
seen. Will post the results. Thanks again.




"Charles Spitzer" > wrote in message
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> 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.
>>
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