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Old 03-19-2005, 09:36 AM
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I just installed my Strange 12 bolt and the car is pulling hard to the left. Can an incorrect thrust or pinion angle cause the car to pull?
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thrust angle would really have to be far off to feel it in the wheel, look at where the tires are at in the wheelwell and you will be able to see if its that far off.

Pinion angle wont make the car pull. Make sure you dont have a low tire on the front
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Originally Posted by TAQuickness
I just installed my Strange 12 bolt and the car is pulling hard to the left. Can an incorrect thrust or pinion angle cause the car to pull?
Does it have a spool in it? Also check out your roll out of both right and left rear tires.
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Agreed. Check roll out. I would also check rear alignment of housing to chassis. It could also be an effect of a pan-hard being too long or too short, if the chassis' ride height has been changed from stock.
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Originally Posted by 1BAD86Z28
Does it have a spool in it? Also check out your roll out of both right and left rear tires.
Help a newB - can you tell me what you mean by "roll out"?

I got under the car to double check everything and found the torque arm had come loose. I fixed this up and took her for another spin and it feels great now.

Thanks for the help
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Originally Posted by TAQuickness
Help a newB - can you tell me what you mean by "roll out"?

I got under the car to double check everything and found the torque arm had come loose. I fixed this up and took her for another spin and it feels great now.

Thanks for the help
Diameter and or circumference, the distance around. I use a spool in my drag car and everytime I have to buy new tires they are matched so when I launch the car it doesn't go for the tree or wall. Uneven tire wear or pressure even with a locker will steer the car left or right.



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