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Old 11-17-2004, 12:24 PM
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Question gearhead alignment question

ok, after getting hit on monday (Front left corner) , I had the shop check out the alignment and structure. The truck was pulling to the left after the crash. It needed some adjustment and the front left tire was low. (frame is straight components seem tight) after the adjustment which came in on dead center! it pulls to the left still, not as bad as before. heres the big question it pulls harder to the left on take off and under hard acceleration. but hardly at all at crusing speeds?!?! any ideas
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Sounds like it could be torque steer--checked your motor mounts? any new noises?
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Another thing that will cause pulling on acceleration is if your rear axle is out of line, that tends to push the truck at an angle.
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Originally Posted by eric-the-red
Another thing that will cause pulling on acceleration is if your rear axle is out of line, that tends to push the truck at an angle.
Maybe I got hit harder than I thought!! I'm about to put a set of b/j spacers on the front then I'll check the rear axle out and try to re-align it again.


Motor mts seem fine. Of course It could all be in my head! but the tech also noticed it!
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radial tire pull is one of the most likely candidate. get your tires checked for belt separation etc.. or just swap the front two in your driveway if it pulls right then, you know your problem
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