I don't need an alignment because when I let go the steering wheel it goes perfectly straight. However, to go straight, the steering wheel is off by about 8 degrees to left. Is there a simple way to adjust this? I believe there is some kind of adjusting nut/bolt but might be wrong. I would look in my helms manual but have no idea where to look. h:

 

Just because it doesn't pull to the right or left doesn't mean you don't need an alignment (excuse the triple negative). Unless you have the specs that say otherwise, I am going to suggest an alignment.

 

Thanks for the tip, it's stock suspension so i'll try and get an alignment done soon then.

 

Your toe is off. Get an alignment.

 

Check your tire pressure first. If your running low on either side the steering wheel "can" be off slightly.

 

yeah, the only way your steering column will be off center is if you removed it and you didn't mark the relationship on it. it's definitely your toe, on a stock teggy your camber and caster is not adjustable, just your front toe angle is adjustable. now if you need to adjust the camber buy newer upper control arms on the front and rear for her. alignment price tags range from 45-75 bones

 

Did this just happen or was it like that? To straighten it I would definetly get an alignment done. Or you can do it yourself: either by removing the wheel and moving it until it's straight ahead or turning the tie rods to starighten it. You can do this with a tape measure and get pretty close to the toe measurement. But a pro will do it right.

Of course safety applies if you have an airbag.

 

toe is a wear angle, not a pulling angle.

 

uummm...kinda, when i replace my inner tie-rod, tie-rod ends, and etc. i had a +1.5 toe out angle before i aligned her. if i would have drove her like that if would of been hellacious...lol. but it isn't relavent to what i'm about to say. it is possible to have the steering wheel off center and have a bad toe alignment and she would go in a straight line. trust me i've seen poor alignment jobs at cheap auto shops before.

 

ummmm............ right :thinking: If you have the driver's side toe negative and the passenger's side toe positive, what side would the car be PULLING to?

Toe is a contributor to accelerated wear and also plays a huge roll on vehicle steering direction and stability.