My 86 4KCS pulls to the right when I hit the gas...goes straight when I get off the pedal...SOS

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Old 02-21-2006, 06:28 AM
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Default My 86 4KCS pulls to the right when I hit the gas...goes straight when I get off the pedal...SOS

I was trying to see if you guys would help me do a little brain storming about what my issue could be.

My 86 4KCS pulls to the right when I push the accelerator. When I release it, the car straightens up. So if you 'pump' the gas, it will kinda wiggle.

Now, I'm used to a car 'squatting' when you mash the gas pedal down, but pulling either right or left....that's new to me.

Any thoughts/ideas? Anyone ever go through this?

Here's what I was thinking:
Tie rods (I need to replace one for sure)
Alignment (w/camber adjustment)
Suspension related (e.g., struts)

I appreciate any insight.

Thanks very much!
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Default I'd say control arm bushings and tie-rod ends...

and maybe lower ball joint?

Jack the front of the car off the ground and see if you have play in the front wheels (back forth, turning, etc).

I know when I drove my 4kq up and down the road it did pull a little bit under accel, but the CA bushings were so shot that the whole assembly literally moved back and forth 1/4"
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Default I'll check it out! Hopefully tomorrow! Thanks!

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np buddy... happy hunting! lol
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