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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Ok, here's to summerize.

Yes, I have a 2.5 BB and the axle did shift slightly.
The lift was done a couple months ago and there was no pulling on the stock 32's. It tracked good.
Wind is not a factor. On straight and level roads there is a constant light pull to the left. On cambered road it will drift to the right with the camber (crown).
I think I will try the air and also go to the shop and have them switch tires. I have yet to get the spare mounted but I will also put the spare on the pulling side.
One thing to note is the guys put the tires with the least amount of balance weights on the front. But I believe the Left side has less than any of the others.
Rebalance may be another option.

Last, thank all of you for your suggestions and input.

Did I mention that I was out wheelin at Ocatillo Wells on Saturday. Dont think I tweeked anything. It felt normal until after the new tires went on Sunday afternoon.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Triplejeep;
Dont think its brakes. Not even 4k on the JK yet and it started with the tires. Also noted that you have Toyo's in your future. I initially was going with Toyo but they are 6 lbs heavier each tire and also look too squarish for me. Also weighed going to a smaller aftermarket rim but decided to use the stock 18" rims as opposed to spending even more money on rims. I'm not one to go get cheap rims and the ones I like are hundreds each. Good luck on those!
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SBlair
Triplejeep;
Dont think its brakes. Not even 4k on the JK yet and it started with the tires. Also noted that you have Toyo's in your future. I initially was going with Toyo but they are 6 lbs heavier each tire and also look too squarish for me. Also weighed going to a smaller aftermarket rim but decided to use the stock 18" rims as opposed to spending even more money on rims. I'm not one to go get cheap rims and the ones I like are hundreds each. Good luck on those!
I am looking at the Toyo M/T's as I do have them on my CTD and have been extremely happy with them. I know those Toyo's are heavier than most other tires!

That is why I am open to other tires like Cooper STT and even thinking about going back to the MT MTZ's which I did not have much luck with on my CTD. I looked at your option as well using my stock 18's...but my reasoning for aftermarket was to use the stocker for winter tires as the winter here suck and beat the snot out of your alloy wheels with all the salt and gravel. My other reason was 18" tires 33's or 35's are not cheap compared to 16's or 17's.

I do know when I got my Toyo M/T's - 35'sx12.5R18's on my CTD the first month of driving.....it seemed to float at higher speeds compared to other tires I had on my truck...but after a month of driving I did not feel like it was floating!

I hope you figure out your pull to the left issue!!!

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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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Ok, update to the thread. I had the tire guys switch the front tires and it straightened out. No more pulling. Tire guy said tires do not pull, they push! The push side would be the bad tire. Anyway great advise from all to consider. Thanks again!
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