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Steering wheel tilted right

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Racerchoi, Aug 5, 2019.

  1. Aug 5, 2019 at 12:16 AM
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    Racerchoi

    Racerchoi [OP] Well-Known Member

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    After a week off-roading and camping in Bishop, my steering wheel is slightly tilted to the right. I hit a rock that was hidden in sand going a bit faster than usual and I’m thinking that probably did it.

    Any idea if alignment will fix that? I’ve looked under and at my suspension and everything looks normal visually. Truck doesn’t pull either direction either, just the steering is tilted to the right while driving.

    It’s a 2018 with icon lift and 33” tires. Appreciate any input. Thank you
     
  2. Aug 5, 2019 at 12:19 AM
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    tcjacado

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    Yup, sounds like you knocked the alignment out. Careful on the way home with uneven tire wear or your daily travels right now.
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    Yeah its definitely your alignment. Good luck on that journey, I have had the hardest time trying to find someone in the orange county area to actually align my truck decently. All I can say is avoid firestone at all cost! lol
     
  4. Aug 5, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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    Ohh, I was actually going to take it to firestone in Corona since their lifetime alignment package sounded very appealing. What issues did you experience with them?

    Thought I had seen some old posts where guys had recommended the corona store for alignment but yes I’d rather spend the money and get it done right.

    Thanks
     
  5. Aug 5, 2019 at 9:52 AM
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    I have been to three different firestones and none of them could ever get my alignment in spec i have 265/75/16 and I would still be rubbing. I had their lifetime alignment because they talked me into it, and after going to two different shops that couldn't do it right i took it to another one in orange and they told me they wouldn't work on my truck because it had aftermarket parts. After some argument I just asked for a refund for my lifetime alignment and left. '

    I ended up going to an Allen tire in Santa Ana/Orange where i talked to the tech and they got me dialed in.

    Honestly if you want the best alignment and best customer service I highly recommend RPM Garage in Monrovia. I went there for an alignment a while back and it was the best one I've ever gotten. They pretty much specialize in anything Toyota and they are great guys. I would take my business there every time if they weren't so far away from me.
     
  6. Aug 5, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    Racerchoi

    Racerchoi [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, I will call them as well.
     

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