Help. Pulling left after lift and alignment(s)
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JK Freak
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Help. Pulling left after lift and alignment(s)
Ok. So, put on my full traction 3" premium plus lift (awesome lift by the way). However, every since, my rig is pulling to the left. I've had 3 alignments... And though it's a bit better, the pull to the left is still there. Latest alignment was this morning at tire barn - great service! I have the measurement sheet and there are a couple of tiems to look at... I'm an alignment newb so appreciate feedback from those of you that are subject matter experts!
The leading thought is that the thrust angle (+.13) may be pushing the rig to the right from the rear and thus the front going left. The measurement is technically within spec (green) so I'm not sold on this. The camber on the drivers side front is a little out of spec (-.06), vs the front right of (-.03).
Other thought is that the front track bar may need to be lengthened (they are adjustable)... If so, how do I measure what length should be?
Thanks for any assistance!
The leading thought is that the thrust angle (+.13) may be pushing the rig to the right from the rear and thus the front going left. The measurement is technically within spec (green) so I'm not sold on this. The camber on the drivers side front is a little out of spec (-.06), vs the front right of (-.03).
Other thought is that the front track bar may need to be lengthened (they are adjustable)... If so, how do I measure what length should be?
Thanks for any assistance!
JK Newbie
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Did you add a new steering stabilzer? If so and it was a gas charge one verus a regular oil base shock, it could pull to the left. When I had mine done, the steering stabilzer was replaced by a bilstein gas charged shock. The alignment is 100% perfect but it pulls to the left.
There is a test. jack up the front of the jeep with both tires off the ground. If it naturals turns to the left, then it probably your answer.
There is a test. jack up the front of the jeep with both tires off the ground. If it naturals turns to the left, then it probably your answer.
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From: Chandler,az
Originally Posted by cld1371
Did you add a new steering stabilzer? If so and it was a gas charge one verus a regular oil base shock, it could pull to the left. When I had mine done, the steering stabilzer was replaced by a bilstein gas charged shock. The alignment is 100% perfect but it pulls to the left.
There is a test. jack up the front of the jeep with both tires off the ground. If it naturals turns to the left, then it probably your answer.
There is a test. jack up the front of the jeep with both tires off the ground. If it naturals turns to the left, then it probably your answer.
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JK Freak
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From: fort wayne, IN
Originally Posted by cld1371
Did you add a new steering stabilzer? If so and it was a gas charge one verus a regular oil base shock, it could pull to the left. When I had mine done, the steering stabilzer was replaced by a bilstein gas charged shock. The alignment is 100% perfect but it pulls to the left.
There is a test. jack up the front of the jeep with both tires off the ground. If it naturals turns to the left, then it probably your answer.
There is a test. jack up the front of the jeep with both tires off the ground. If it naturals turns to the left, then it probably your answer.
One way to check... I'll put the stock back on tomorrow and try it out. Hmmmm
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From: Ventura
Originally Posted by Bubbacon
As a matter of fact, yes... Blistering stabilizer. But a stabilizer shouldn't affect this ?!?.
One way to check... I'll put the stock back on tomorrow and try it out. Hmmmm
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From: fort wayne, IN
Originally Posted by RubiconRod
It does. Tons of threads on the bilstein pushing you left... I've kind of gotten used to it but annoys me at times.