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Pulling to the right. Help!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MacToma, Apr 13, 2019.

  1. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    MacToma

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    Hey everyone. My truck keeps pulling to the right. This is more then the crown in the road. Here are the details. Help if you can! Thanks.

    - happens on 3 different sets of tires
    - rotated tires many times
    - 4 alignments and still not fixed
    - tire pressure is good
    - checked by 3 shops and they can’t find issues with shocks, tires, front end etc....
    - Turning to the left seems hard, turning to the right seems easier.
     
  2. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:11 PM
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    Hobbs

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    Yep…
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    Is your rear axle in alignment with the truck?
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:11 PM
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    Sounds like you’re being a little obsessive over it. Pulling right is common
     
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  4. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:12 PM
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    Bishop84

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    Agree rear axle tracking, share a print out.

    Also have the tires only rotated front to back? or side to side?
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Warranty still valid?

    Don't give up.

    Posting your last alignment numbers will let some of the sharper eyes see if anything looks whack with those.
     
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  6. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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    Anchovy

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    What kind of tires?
     
  7. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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    Hehehe, pull it back to the left.
     
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  9. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:41 PM
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    The tires have been balanced and rotated all directions.
    Tires have been Cooper AT3, Cooper M+S, and Falken Wild Peak. I haven’t checked or asked about rear axel tracking. As for how bad, on highway if I let go of the wheel I end up in the breakdown lane quickly. And bumps cause me to move off to the right as well. Yes it’s under warranty but after 3 visits the dealer is losing patience with me. I’ve already lost one set of tires and my winter tires are not in the best shape because of this issue. Thanks everyone.

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  10. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:55 PM
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  11. Apr 13, 2019 at 9:56 PM
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    Nope.
     
  12. Apr 13, 2019 at 10:03 PM
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    While stock my taco rose perfectly on smooth surfaces. After my lift and mt tires and somewhat pro alignment. I experienced that slight pull to the right. Had it realigned but no luck. So I did my own alignment using old school string, angle ruler and leveler which resulted in perfect ride and evenly tire wear. Sometimes you just have to do it yourself.
     
  13. Apr 13, 2019 at 10:11 PM
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    My truck pulls a little to the right and I found nothing wrong.

    What I did was:

    1. Check the tire pressure on each tire and check for any abnormal tire wear.

    2. Lift up each front tire one at a time and check for any or minor movement.

    3. Put the steering wheel straight along with the front wheels and measure the distance from the tire to the fender liner or the wheel well with your hand. Example is if the right side you can fit 3 fingers in front and back of tire but left side is 4 fingers and 2 fingers, something I wrong.

    4. While I am driving at 40 mph on the farthest right lane, I hold the steering wheel perfectly straight with the steering column and I do this by using both of my pointer fingers touching the gap where the steering wheel meets the rest of the steering column.

    5. While driving at 40 mph, hold the steering wheel straight with the steering column and find a long straight road and let go your hands off the steering wheel.

    After all this I couldn't find anything wrong with my truck.
     
  14. Apr 13, 2019 at 10:13 PM
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    Did you have any tire wear issues?
     
  15. Apr 13, 2019 at 10:14 PM
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    @MacToma No I did not have any wear issues
     
  16. Apr 13, 2019 at 10:15 PM
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    I’ll try some of your suggestions. Thanks!
     
  17. Apr 13, 2019 at 10:17 PM
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    No problem, at my work this is a common complaint.
     
  18. Apr 13, 2019 at 10:29 PM
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    Get the alignment shop to try more caster split
     
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  19. Apr 14, 2019 at 2:51 AM
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    It could be the passenger caliper is sticking and pulling to the right. Typical condition for rubbing caliper.
    Raise the front and check for rubbing noise while spinning wheel.
     
  20. Apr 14, 2019 at 3:04 AM
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    Instead of positive camber, as it shows on your alignment sheet, make it a tad negative camber.
     

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