horrible front end!

[cabex]

Ok, i went out driving today and i noticed my front end is very squarily. it is ok till a little into a right turn then it really pulls to the right and it does not center.

does anyone have a clue what could be wrong? could the steering stem be bent at the brakets where the tie rods atatch?

please help, thanks:)

[ReconRider25]

check the tire pressure and the lug nuts. prob one of those.

[nacs400ex]

Originally posted by ReconRider25
check the tire pressure and the lug nuts. prob one of those.

:huh

[cabex]

i checked the pressure and it was the same on both sides, 5.5

and what would the lug nuts have to do with it?

[440ex kid]

Maybe your tie rod is bent, check that. If you have aftermarket a arms maybe you need to adjust them.

[ReconRider25]

if the lug nuts were loose it would make them wobble, nd if just one side was loose, with it wobbleing it would pull to that side. i know this is true cuz it happens to a friend of mine all the time.

[Narly R]

What kind of front end is it?

maybe a rim is bent? something is bent im sure....just look really hard & you'll see it.

[cabex]

ive looked over everything it seems like, and there is no wobble in the tires. i have the stock front end

[02Yellow400]

yeah go check out both those tie rods same thing happened to me

[Aceman]

Why don't you try jacking the front end of the quad up, then grab each of your front tires and move it from side to side. Then take a look at your ball joints and any other pivot point and see where there is slop at.

[cabex]

it check it out.

[ReconRider25]

maybe your shocks are set at different settings? just a wild guess but it might be causing it.

I'd say your front end is outa allignment. Your Toe in or toe out is jacked up for sure...;)

[cabex]

i looked it ll over and everything seems to be the same as it has always been.

i have no clue what could be happening

[Ex'r Marlin]

Can you explain the issue in some more detail?

You say once you attempt to make a "right" turn, it pulls to the right, then does not center. Does it do the same when you attempt to turn to the left?

If you only notice an issue when making a "right" turn, it sounds to me something is either binding or loose.

If you sit on the atv, with the engine off, do the handlebars/steering stem/tie rods/wheels move freely when you turn to the right, and then to the left? Do you hear any funny noises?

Good luck finding and resolving your issue.

[Bean]

wheel bearings in decent order?

[Aceman]

Have you came down hard on the front end (like from a jump) or have you ran into anything? It kind of sounds like you have bump steer from the frame or the a-arms being bent or not lining up properly.

[cabex]

yes. i did roll it, i bent the steering stem but i fixed that. i though that somethng else was bent too but i cant find anything

[skemp]

Measure the toe-in. That sounds like the issue to me. You probably bent a tierod. It doesn't take much.

[cabex]

how can i measure the toe in?

[Aceman]

Take a tape measure and check the distance between the tires. You take a measurement at the front and the back of your front tires. I don't have a manual in front of me but the tires shouldn't probably be toed in more than a 1/4 inch at the front of the tires.

[cabex]

I took off the tie rods. and i found that one side had a washer on the ball joint and the other side did not, would that throw off the geometry enough to cause the problem>?

[cabex]

i think that was what it was! i took her out today it it felt fine!

just a little washer like that can make a big difference i guess

[DEAL]

I think you might want to check out the post rico made on the first page...