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Old 07-10-2006 | 07:30 PM
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Default RE: Genesis pulling to one side

Actually, Dustin Toe-in does effect torque steer, help counter it. Camber not as much.


First torque steer is produced from High output engines sending alot of power to an "open"(unlocked) Differential. The action of a diff, allows one wheel to spin faster on the outside wheel of a turn. This "Action" can also occur under extreme loads-causing one wheel to spin faster, Actually the diff is loading one wheel more that the other. This is not regularly seen in smaller less powerful cars/trucks, but the Genesis/Nemesis NX76 has enough power to reveal this problem. When you apply full throttle suddenly the front wheels "want' to lift(wheelies) with the lesser load on the front wheels, so the rear wheels with the torque steer effect tends to cause the truck to "turn" Or Pull to one side. If the front wheels that are toed-in or out will want to turn into the direction of the toe and torque steer. Also with the front wheels unloaded and the toe-in the rear wheels with extreme power will have an easier time turning or torque steering.

Understanding this,,the solution becomes obvious, Adjust the front toe-in to Zero and the rear toe-in 2-3 degrees in. Also, you could fill the rear diff with heavier fluid to help the diff distribute the load better or lock it all together. The problem with locking it is it is harder on parts and steering on loose tracks cause understeer issues or "pushing" so I believe heavier fluid WITH Zero Toe-in is a better choice. It helped me alot!!

Remember--this is only an aid and does not counter Torque Steer completely. A Locked Rear Diff Will Cure It Completely!! I Have Tested It To Prove It!!!