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HELP, 2 alignments later..... Pulling left

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by rngr, Mar 25, 2015.

  1. Mar 25, 2015 at 3:16 PM
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    rngr

    rngr [OP] Aix sponsa

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    OME 884s on bilstein 5100's at 0 with 1/4" driver side spacer. Factory uca's. Gained right at 2" lift

    I installed my lift and had it aligned at the local shop. They said it was within factory spec but they "don't do printouts" so I don't have the numbers. The truck pulled slightly left so I took it back. They said they fixed it. Still pulled left slightly. I said piss on them and got my money back. Took the truck to Firestone and they said it is within spec. They had threw away my printout since they didn't adjust anything. The truck still pulls left. It's not terrible, but definitely there. I would call it more of a wander than a pull but it drives me crazy. Looking at the truck the tires appear to be toed in(or whatever you call the bottom of the tires being closer together than the top)

    My question is this, if the toe is set to factory spec, but the truck is 2" taller, wouldn't this cause the toe-in effect I'm talking about? Would this cause the truck to pull? If the factory specs aren't what I need then what do I use?

    Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Mar 25, 2015 at 3:30 PM
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    Styx586

    Styx586 Well-Known Member

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    The angle that you described is camber. Positive camber to be exact, negative camber is where the top of the tire is closer than the bottom (Like the POS honda "racecars" you see running around). Toe is when the front/back of the tires are uneven (think someone walking pigeon-toed). Caster is the other alignment angle that has more to do with the angle of the steering knuckle/spindle.

    As for your issue, take it to a better shop and get the printout... "We don't do printouts" is BS.
     
  3. Mar 25, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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    lotsoftoys

    lotsoftoys pavement is boring....

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    bunch of crap

    what he said^ need to see a print out to give you accurate advice
     

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