first drive today

[VIRGIN MIKE]

Had to vacate my build space today- a little sooner than I would have liked; sol I went for my first drive, out of the parking lot, a bit before we were ready - no plates (DMV issues) no lights, no windows the dash on the passenger seat etc; no shortage of power, need to bleed the brakes some more - usual stuff; but the steering seemed really imprecise - someone please tell me its just the (lack of proper) alignment. wandered all over the place - I actually stopped to see if anything had come loose?

[Pat Landymore]

Congrats on the maiden voyage!

I’d strongly suspect it’s just alignment. Too much toe out will make a vehicle wander like crazy, especially with wide front tires. Of course the other aspects of alignment cause their own handling issues too.

[VIRGIN MIKE]

thanks, Pat, that's what I'm hoping, under the circumstances all I could do was eyeball and tape measure; next time it moves will be to the alignment store

[ztoolman44]

Congrats on the maiden voyage!

I’d strongly suspect it’s just alignment. Too much toe out will make a vehicle wander like crazy, especially with wide front tires. Of course the other aspects of alignment cause their own handling issues too.

Agreed.

[VIRGIN MIKE]

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problem was (is) tie-rod bushing failed - pass. side in the dust boot

[VIRGIN MIKE]

Had wife wiggle steering wheel observed dust boot (lateral) movement before tire moved. no idea how or why.
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