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blazekraze · 10-09-2005, 12:24 PM

what would cause this, It pulls to the right while driving, the faster I go , the more it pulls. Whe the brakes are applied it straightens out. I don't think it's the brakes, could it have something to do with the alignment? or is it a suspension issue.. This is on a 99 GMC Safari van. thanks..

hobbz · 10-09-2005, 12:28 PM

sounds like it is out of alignment

blazekraze · 10-09-2005, 12:45 PM

If it's the alignment, what would it take to throw it off? This the wifes' kid hauler and I took it out for a little bit yesterday and noticed the problem. She says it's been like this for a couple of weeks but she thought it was her imagination.

hobbz · 10-10-2005, 01:08 AM

were the tie rod ends replaced recently? is so and it wasn't aligned afterwards that would be your prob. otherwise you might want to check the tie rod ends or something in that area

dwcsr · 10-10-2005, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by blazekraze

what would cause this, It pulls to the right while driving, the faster I go , the more it pulls. Whe the brakes are applied it straightens out. I don't think it's the brakes, could it have something to do with the alignment? or is it a suspension issue.. This is on a 99 GMC Safari van. thanks..

I had this problem on my 92 1500 and it turned out to be a brake hose. it was colapsed where the mounting bracket clamps around it and would not let the caliper release with the other side. I had replaced everything but the hoses with no luck and then tried to blow thru the hose, no go even with compressed air. Replaced the hoses and no more problem.

It could also be a badly worn wheel bearing.

10-09-2005, 12:24 PM	#1
blazekraze Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 26	pulls to the right what would cause this, It pulls to the right while driving, the faster I go , the more it pulls. Whe the brakes are applied it straightens out. I don't think it's the brakes, could it have something to do with the alignment? or is it a suspension issue.. This is on a 99 GMC Safari van. thanks..

10-09-2005, 12:28 PM	#2
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	sounds like it is out of alignment __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

10-10-2005, 01:08 AM	#4
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	were the tie rod ends replaced recently? is so and it wasn't aligned afterwards that would be your prob. otherwise you might want to check the tie rod ends or something in that area __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

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10-09-2005, 12:45 PM	#3
blazekraze Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 26	If it's the alignment, what would it take to throw it off? This the wifes' kid hauler and I took it out for a little bit yesterday and noticed the problem. She says it's been like this for a couple of weeks but she thought it was her imagination.



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