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Old 12-09-2009 | 10:47 AM
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Anybody have any tips on aligning the front end of a 2006 Brute Force 750.. I have not had much experience on alignment jobs. It pulls to the right bad. I replaced the right front A-arm bearing last night and now it pulls even worse than before since the slack is gone. Any advice???
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Old 12-09-2009 | 11:34 AM
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I have done this to my 08 650 sra Brute . Take the quad put it on level hard surface. Strap handle bars to rear rack, so they dont move with bars straight. Wrap a string around all 4 tires centered with the hub and draw tight, adjust the tie rod so the back of the front tires are about 1/8" in from the string this will give you toe out. There are also other ways to do it like with plates that they use for carts and stock cars but for stuff you just have in your garage this is a good method. Good luck
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 01:46 PM
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Thank you!! Never thought of doing it that way. Will try it tonight!
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 02:46 PM
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Factory spec in toe-in spec is neutral, 0.0.

If you prefer stability at high speed, set at +1.0 to +2.0 mm (toe-out).

If you prefer sharper/more responsive steering feel, set at -1.0 to -2.0 mm (toe-in).
 
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Old 12-09-2009 | 07:01 PM
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i set all the quads i service at 3/8" toe in
 
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Old 12-10-2009 | 08:59 AM
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Toe will not fix a pulling problem. You have other problems.
 
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Old 12-10-2009 | 09:21 AM
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Well I just had to measure and "eye ball" it the best I could but got it fixed. I couldn't use the string trick becuase I have aftermarket wheels and tires and the back one stick out farther than the front. I did have a bent tie rod on the right side though and the tire was turned out to the right. Straightened it up, adjusted both sides alittle and runs straight now!!
 
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Old 12-15-2009 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Doctorturbo
Toe will not fix a pulling problem. You have other problems.
Toe can cause a pull, but steering wheel will be off center and should be noticable.

And check the control arm bushings, they are the normal cause.
 
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Old 12-15-2009 | 03:03 PM
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Why pulling to the right???

Originally Posted by PolSports
I did have a bent tie rod on the right side
 
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Old 12-15-2009 | 09:30 PM
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Toe can cause a pull, but steering wheel will be off center and should be noticable.
How can tow pull to one side if tow is symmetrical? Both tires turn in at the same time (or out at the same time). You can have tow in, tow out or straight up, there is no difference because it symmetrical.
 
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