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Old 09-22-2023 | 09:30 AM
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Hhr pulls to right when driving

2009 hhr pulls to right any idea why?
Old 09-22-2023 | 09:43 AM
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Something must be worn out or out of adjustment.
Is there any odd tire wear?
Old 09-22-2023 | 12:59 PM
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Crown on the road?
Old 09-22-2023 | 10:19 PM
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could be anything from a low tire to worn suspension parts. Start with the easy stuff. check air in tires and wear on tires, then look for worn or sloppy suspension. wheel bearings, LCA bushings, tie rod ends, sway bar links and mounts, etc.
does it happen all the time or when applying brakes or ??
Old 09-22-2023 | 11:02 PM
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Well I had spacers put in and it seemed to be the spacer because when they swapped it to the left it pulled to the left so I told them to just put the spacer in the back and now the alignment is fine because everything is fine the alignment was checked nothing was wrong no worn Parts all the suspension parts were good so apparently something in the space or was off which was really weird because they said they never heard of that before so I'm not shocked I'm usually always at first for everything
Old 09-23-2023 | 07:05 AM
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Thanks for the update. I’m not a fan of spacers, or alignment shims or bolts .
Old 09-23-2023 | 09:43 AM
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Another reason to avoid spacers. I assume you have some reason for them; they can be dangerous; alters the steering geometry, can keep the lugs from fully tightening, can have bad effect on the bearings and tire wear by altering the fulcrum etc. Not needed with the correct size tires. Just a bad idea for road cars, fine for show.
If your alignment guy is smart enough he may know how to deal with the altered geometry; I would not count on it. Most don't even inspect the LCA bushings.
Old 09-23-2023 | 09:57 AM
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Please clarify we are talking about your 2009 HHR SS?
Old 09-23-2023 | 10:23 AM
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Doesn't sound like you're talking about wheel spacers, as they are installed on both driver and passenger sides. What kind of spacer, or where was it installed?
Old 09-23-2023 | 11:21 PM
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So I had one Inch spacers put on all four tires and they look amazing they switched them up a little bit and put the front in the rear and now I don't have a pole anymore so I like the look of it it makes the car look more aggressive I've done it on other cars that I have and it doesn't affect anything with the car it just gives it a more aggressive stance


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