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Did you replace the tie-rod and/or drag-link as well, or is it still stock? I know you said you replaced the track bar.
 
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It really sounds like a toe-out, caster/camber issue. Does it do it when you hit the brakes? If so, it could be a locked-up or frozen brake caliper, or a pinched brake line?
 

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Dumb question, but have you tried moving the right front tire to the left side? Reason I ask, I had a similar issue. Just lifted with Mopar lift, added ft and rear track bars, used aftermarket spring pads, and a teraflex adjustable steering stabilizer. Pulled right. Swapped the front wheels and it rolled straight as an arrow. Turns out I had bound the right wheel slightly (one of the lugs made a weird noise when I put it on and removed it) and just getting it back on the hub correctly solved my issue.
 

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It really sounds like a toe-out, caster/camber issue. Does it do it when you hit the brakes? If so, it could be a locked-up or frozen brake caliper, or a pinched brake line?
I agree however three reputable shops state they are all correct. I want to say caster was 5 and 5.2.

Does not pull when I break hard.
 
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Dumb question, but have you tried moving the right front tire to the left side? Reason I ask, I had a similar issue. Just lifted with Mopar lift, added ft and rear track bars, used aftermarket spring pads, and a teraflex adjustable steering stabilizer. Pulled right. Swapped the front wheels and it rolled straight as an arrow. Turns out I had bound the right wheel slightly (one of the lugs made a weird noise when I put it on and removed it) and just getting it back on the hub correctly solved my issue.
Yes we have tried both moving tires side to side.....nothing
 

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Not an expert, but it is my understanding that the JT has SPECIFIC SPRINGS for each position. Is it possible they got mixed up on the install? Also I'm assuming there are no lights on, like ABS or ESC? Just throwing stuff out there to see what sticks.
 
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Not an expert, but it is my understanding that the JT has SPECIFIC SPRINGS for each position. Is it possible they got mixed up on the install? Also I'm assuming there are no lights on, like ABS or ESC? Just throwing stuff out there to see what sticks.
springs are correct. From my understanding there are only front and rear springs not left and right???

No lights on.
 

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springs are correct. From my understanding there are only front and rear springs not left and right???

No lights on.
No, some lifts have specific L & R springs as well. But others are just front & rear. I’d check with the manufacturer to make sure.
 

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This may be easier said than done, but can you cross measure the axles (i.e. RF to LR and LF to RR). This will tell you really quick is one of them is not square with the frame. Is it just a pull, or is it dog walking when you drive straight?
 
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This may be easier said than done, but can you cross measure the axles (i.e. RF to LR and LF to RR). This will tell you really quick is one of them is not square with the frame. Is it just a pull, or is it dog walking when you drive straight?
I would describe it as it pulls. You need to have the steering wheel at 10 oclock to go straight.


What do you mean by dog walking?
 
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I would describe it as it pulls. You need to have the steering wheel at 10 oclock to go straight.


What do you mean by dog walking?
That just sounds like an improper steering alignment, and someone didn’t adjust it correctly. Mine has a very slight pull to the right as well, but not much. If I let go of the wheel it will start drifting to the right...That's normal for most vehicles. They’re supposed to be setup that way so they don’t drift into oncoming traffic if you fall asleep, have a heart attack, or stroke, or have a medical emergency while driving...
 
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That just sounds like an improper steering alignment, and someone didn’t adjust it correctly. Mine has a very slight pull to the right as well, but not much. If I let go of the wheel it will start drifting to the right...That's normal for most vehicles. They’re supposed to be setup that way so they don’t drift into oncoming traffic if you fall asleep, have a heart attack, or stroke, or have a medical emergency while driving...
agreed.....but its not a drift....its a lane change
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