Welp..... first I sent to my regular mechanic who said boot was torn, but bushing was OK. I saw the torn bushing while on the lift and looked around and specifically asked about bushings because I was hearing metal moving when making sharp turns. Naturally it was turning smooth for him
- and never made any unusual noises since then.
He doesn't sell tires and couldn't refer anyone. So next, I went to a tire dealer bought 2 tires and alignment. He said same thing - boot torn. Bushings and all other suspension parts OK. I specifically told him to look for any repairs needed. This is the place that didn't get the pull out of the steering and I ended up taking it back to re-do it. Was straight after doing 2nd time.
Last week, I bought 2 rear tires at a different dealer and had them check front end. I picked it up after the shop closed and could not see it on the rack. Mechanic said toe was way in, past specs. Needed alignment but must get cracked control arm bushing fixed first. I had not told them any stories so I could get it fresh from them.
So here I am today. Car runs straight - no drifting to one side and no brakes pulling. All three of these shops are decent places. But I need to know if anything needs to be fixed before I ruin some new tires.
Any wise ideas? I'll dig up the alignment numbers and post.