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Pulling to left and right?

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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 05:17 AM
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Not really a complaint more of a question. Replaced stabilizer a lil more beefier helps smooth out the ride. On the freeway rides straight but notice on some roads steering wheel pulls to the left and on some pulls to the right. Alignment is fine but is this behavior because of the solid axel or the tires? Don't feel it's a problem just nature of the beast I'm assuming. Ideas opinions?
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 05:18 AM
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Btw our roads majorly suck and the jeep is no Lexus so want some more knowledge.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:01 AM
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Sounds like wondering,too much caster
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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Only have 1 3/4 front spacer told that wouldn't affect castor
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by CCTEX84
Only have 1 3/4 front spacer told that wouldn't affect castor
OK.so whats total degrees of caster?Does your steering feel loose or very easy to steer?
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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Not loose not easy to steer. I will have to check castor lost my pAperwork. Like I said only on few bad roads
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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The JKs seem to be fairly influenced by the crown in the road, at least mine is(stock rubi tires). For the most part, if it usually pulls to the outside of the road then it's most likely just the road. However, some roads are built poorly and it just slopes any which way so it's a crap shoot.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Ya checked my castor real quick shows 4.2+
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nick99wj
The JKs seem to be fairly influenced by the crown in the road, at least mine is(stock rubi tires). For the most part, if it usually pulls to the outside of the road then it's most likely just the road. However, some roads are built poorly and it just slopes any which way so it's a crap shoot.
Yeah if their are "channels" or "ruts" in the pavement mine will find them. If the road is bad enough then it's a PITA! Otherwise it's ok. I just figured since I'm running 37x13.5 big tires that was my issue.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 01:31 AM
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For some reason the solid front axle causes this wandering in ruts to be more pronounced. I had a new 2500 cummins out the other day with weenie tires on it and it drove exactly like my jeep, except rough. I'm fine with how my jeep rides and drives with nice 33" tires, however the shocks are being upgraded for more control on dirt.
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