Vehicle has pulled to the right since new. It is now at a point where it was recommended that I put in offset ball joints as there is no castor adjustment in the original ball joints. Dealership wants 200 for the part, found them online from moog for +/- 60. I explained to the dealer that I did not have the "Gold Package" on my XJ,
Does anyone know the differences between them? What does the OEM offset offer as opposed to the aftermarket items?
Get another opinion.
Find out for sure if the caster setting is really that far off from factory specs. Normally, playing with the toe will correct a right-pull. You would normally have be off more than a full degree on a cross-caster for it to create a pull like that.
Are you sure it isn't just a radial tire pull? Have they tried rotating the tires to see if that affected it? Have them check the power steering valving as well.
It is also remotely possible that a wrong/bad front end bushing was installed at the factory. I've also seen 'new' cars with damaged A-frames and spindles that pulled. I'd find an alignment specialist and pay the man for a 2nd opinion on this one before I gave the stealership any money.
OT: Moog makes great stuff. Go with that if you can.
-JD
'They all do that."
I wonder how this vehicle "has pulled to the right since new" without ever getting fixed. It sounds as if it should have been a new vehicle warranty issue.
Earle
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Earle
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions and replies.
Mark
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