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Steering issues after driving on dirt road - alignment or tire balancing?

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I went to a wedding over the weekend and unfortunately the last mile or so to the venue was on a pretty rutted out dirt road, which was not ideal for my FiST. I took it as slow as possible, but the road was definitely harsh despite my care.

Since then, the car feels a bit "looser" than before. Steering doesn't feel as tight and direct, and I'm getting a decent vibration through the steering wheel when I'm above 75ish mph on the highway. Car seems to track relatively straight though if I loosen my grip on the wheel.
I booked an alignment for this afternoon, but I don't want to waste my money. Is this likely to be an alignment issue? Or should I look for wheel balancing first? Or could it be something different in the suspension all together? Thanks!
 


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torn bushings, wheel weight kicked, failing tire from an internal belt breaking from a rock... all things that can cause what you're describing. alignment is probably a good start though.
 


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