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Is my toe off?

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Finally got my jeep back from a crappy local installer. The tires are no longer rubbing my lower control arm on the left side but when driving over 35 MPH the wheel is not centered. The truck wants to turn to the left. Does this have something to do with the toe? I am running 37's.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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i would take it to get aligned. i had the same problem i straightened the wheel as best i could. and did a front end alignment as best i could... then i took it to the local shop for alignment and it drives great now. it's well worth the 60 bucks... i would take it to get done.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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Sounds like a plan thanks!
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Look down and count'em...there should be 10

Sorry, couldn't resist that. Hey there's a good write-up on the project-jk.com website for doing a decent alignment in your driveway. You can try that and save some $ to start with, and if it still is off, take it in. Just my $0.02.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Incorrect toe settings will make a wheel off center, but will not make one pull. The cause of the pulling is either incorrect caster setting or a radial tire pull.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Firestone has a lifetime alignment deal $169 I got tierd of paying $60 after evey offroad trip. Don't know if you have those shops out there? I got my moneys worth!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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unequal control arms (between left and right) will also cause a pull to one side. caster being more positive on one side will cause it to pull to that side.

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Lensman
Firestone has a lifetime alignment deal $169 I got tierd of paying $60 after evey offroad trip. Don't know if you have those shops out there? I got my moneys worth!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YEAH! Sweet. I've had 3 already and only 5500 miles. Thanks.
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