Geekjeep
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Hey everyone, helping someone problem solve an issue.
Here we go.
3.5 inch lift from one of the main high end well known companies. Its a full lift. Full 8 adjustable control arms, front and rear track bars, etc.
Same wheels and tires were on before lift. Tires are 37 inch bfg all terrain
Car tracked straight and fine before lift.
Since the lift, truck now has a hard pull to the right. Heres the kicker. Ive personally seen him take it to three different reputable shops in the general area. To try and help him out I was on the phone while he was at two of the shops and personally with him at one of the shops. I know the basics but by now means an expert, but will say between these shops, lifts is like their main business and this isnt my first time dealing with them.
All three shops have verified. Alignment is within spec and everything is installed correct. One shop even spent an 30 minutes measuring quite a few things.
I believe caster is at 5 and 5.2. I forgot what toe was but all said it was good. I'll try to get you photos of the alignment sheet, but frankly when three reputable places that specialize in lifted jeeps are saying its aligned. Im going to assume its not alignment.
We've also done the basics, swapped tires side to side, rotate, put on his old tires etc. doesnt change that much.
The steering stabilizer is stock
Tire psi is at 30 all around
both axles are centered. I think it was maybe .15 of an inch to the passenger side.
Springs have a slight outward bow to both of them.
Wheel bases on both sides are almost exact
both front tires are same distance from fender(meaning wheelbases are same and not equal side to side)
Assuming the alignment is where it should be and install was done correct. What are we missing? I've heard some guys say push the caster to 6 or higher but not sure how that would impact a pull. Im sure its something dumb but we are stumped
Thanks in advance.
Here we go.
3.5 inch lift from one of the main high end well known companies. Its a full lift. Full 8 adjustable control arms, front and rear track bars, etc.
Same wheels and tires were on before lift. Tires are 37 inch bfg all terrain
Car tracked straight and fine before lift.
Since the lift, truck now has a hard pull to the right. Heres the kicker. Ive personally seen him take it to three different reputable shops in the general area. To try and help him out I was on the phone while he was at two of the shops and personally with him at one of the shops. I know the basics but by now means an expert, but will say between these shops, lifts is like their main business and this isnt my first time dealing with them.
All three shops have verified. Alignment is within spec and everything is installed correct. One shop even spent an 30 minutes measuring quite a few things.
I believe caster is at 5 and 5.2. I forgot what toe was but all said it was good. I'll try to get you photos of the alignment sheet, but frankly when three reputable places that specialize in lifted jeeps are saying its aligned. Im going to assume its not alignment.
We've also done the basics, swapped tires side to side, rotate, put on his old tires etc. doesnt change that much.
The steering stabilizer is stock
Tire psi is at 30 all around
both axles are centered. I think it was maybe .15 of an inch to the passenger side.
Springs have a slight outward bow to both of them.
Wheel bases on both sides are almost exact
both front tires are same distance from fender(meaning wheelbases are same and not equal side to side)
Assuming the alignment is where it should be and install was done correct. What are we missing? I've heard some guys say push the caster to 6 or higher but not sure how that would impact a pull. Im sure its something dumb but we are stumped
Thanks in advance.
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