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Need some help. Truck is pulling right.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by paulismyusername, Jun 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM.

  1. Jun 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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    paulismyusername

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    First post and I need some help.

    I have a 2018 TRD off-road. Only upgrade was wheels and tires. Running method race wheels MR701s and Nitro Ridge Grapplers 265/65/17.

    In the last few months I've noticed my truck is pulling to the right at around 35+ mph.

    I took it to get an alignment at a local brake Masters. They wouldn't certify the alignment and stated that my suspension was worn and that I could use new tires. (I didn't think much of the tires since I got them in 2022 and I've put just a little over 25k miles on them).

    Fast forward to about a week ago..I went to a local off-road store to have them check out my truck. I mentioned the pull to the right and they stated I could use new lower control arms and new inner and outer tie rods. I have always wanted to lift the truck a bit so I opted in for some Bilstein 5100 front and rear struts. I ended up going with their recommendations.

    After they did the install, everything looked great except for the fact that my truck is still pulling to the right. The tech mentioned I could use some new tires and showed me where it was wearing out and mentioned they were cupping.

    Note* I'm not a big truck/car guy. I only planned on keeping this truck for another year or two. Just had a kid and I can barely fit a car seat in my back seat. I just wanted to do the minimum to keep it driving safely with my kid in it and have it not be a PITA to drive it straight in the meantime.

    My question to all of you is, will new tires actually fix the alignment, or is this something more serious than just the parts I had replaced/the possibility of new tires?

    Any help and/or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you!
     
  2. Jun 17, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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    Sorry for the aggravation
    How many miles are on the truck ?
    When it pulls right is it just coasting or on the brakes also?
     
  3. Jun 17, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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    Hello. I'm right at 64,930.

    Mostly while coasting, but I feel it the most when I'm on the gas. It's almost an instant turn to the right. Within a second or two especially going around 45 or 50. There is sort of a dip/turn when I brake, but not half as bad as the drift I'm getting.
     
  4. Jun 17, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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    Few things
    Rotate your tires front to rear , and make sure your tires are correct air pressure . Then while doing that just take a quick look at the front brake pads to see if they are wearing evenly.Then see how the truck reacts . Lots of times caster & camber will give you that type of issue if not correct, which maybe why you are wearing out your tires funny.
     
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  5. Jun 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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    gudujarlson

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    Assuming you understand the effect of road crown, the problem is almost certainly your alignment. Post your alignment sheet.
     

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