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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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I have 2 worn lower control arm bushings located at my back left tire. Lately I have noticed my alignment and steering seem off somehow. Can worn bushings have this much effect on the car's ride??
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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I would say definitely, but what do I know? Seems if one of your rears isn't tracking straight, then you'd notice it up front with the steering.
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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quick and easy answer YES it can effect your alignment
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Midnightdriver' post='832404' date='Aug 11 2006, 11:22 AM

quick and easy answer YES it can effect your alignment


I see, yea it seems worse when I steer to the right. If I accelerate out of a turn pretty hard I can really feel the car shift around.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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yes, on any car.



Fixing it should also boost the feeling/handling of your car
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