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Old 05-06-2004, 10:50 AM
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That troque steer is a "subtle" thing. Actually I never even noticed it when I had the radial tires on. I recently switched to the bias ply BIG letter Goddyears (NOT DOT approved). Those tires are awesome! GREAT traction and great "feedback" in steering feel.

On CERTAIN highways and 60 mph or higher the torque steer is WAY noticable. Under 60 and other highways you can barely feel it if you KNOW it's there. Otherwise you wouldn't notice.

No question where the play is. The rear wheel bearings in the outer hubs. I've checked it six ways from Sunday, everything else is good to go. More play on the right than on the left.

I figure the only way to "adjust" the rear hub bearings is to change the spacer on the stub shaft to "tighten" the clearance on the bearings. BUT, I'm not sure THAT is whats causing the torque steer condition. But I DO want to tighten up the bearings some.

I have in fact considered changing the radial arm bushings. All though they "appear" to be good. There cheap and easy to replace at least!

Haven't found an alignment shop in town to check the thrust angle yet.
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