Truck pulls hard left.
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Tuned
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Truck pulls hard left.
Hey all.. Question..
01 F250 4wd.
The truck pulls to the left.. It's very annoying. I thought it was a stuck caliper so I replaced both front calipers but it still pulls to the left.. It also seems like it's gotten worse..
Toe is spot on with 1/8" toe in.. Should I bite the bullet and take it to an allignment shop? Being a straight axle I thought there was only an adjustment for toe and not camber/caster.
Thanks all..
01 F250 4wd.
The truck pulls to the left.. It's very annoying. I thought it was a stuck caliper so I replaced both front calipers but it still pulls to the left.. It also seems like it's gotten worse..
Toe is spot on with 1/8" toe in.. Should I bite the bullet and take it to an allignment shop? Being a straight axle I thought there was only an adjustment for toe and not camber/caster.
Thanks all..
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There is a caster / camber adjustment.(replaceable bushings)
A trip to the alignment shop would give you a good idea as to the settings.
(plus any good shop will check all front end parts first)
Might check tire pressures, or swap the 2 front tires and see if it pulls the other way.
A trip to the alignment shop would give you a good idea as to the settings.
(plus any good shop will check all front end parts first)
Might check tire pressures, or swap the 2 front tires and see if it pulls the other way.
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Tuned
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I'm pretty sure our draglink is worn out. I've now got some slop in the wheel.. Going to shake it down tonight when I get home.
Tire preassure is good. Can't swap the front tires.. The tires are directional. Which I was wondering if it could be a radial pull..
Tire preassure is good. Can't swap the front tires.. The tires are directional. Which I was wondering if it could be a radial pull..
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I've done that and it's still the same..
I'm thinking it needs an allignment. First I have to shake the front end down and get rid of the slop before the machine can do it right.. *sigh* hobbies get expensive..
I'm thinking it needs an allignment. First I have to shake the front end down and get rid of the slop before the machine can do it right.. *sigh* hobbies get expensive..
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Check for a bad brake flex line. If it's partially obstructed it may not be letting the pressure bleed back to the master cylinder when you let off on the brakes. You can check it by opening the bleed screw and see if it releases pressure.
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Good point !
See any signs of brake drag? Excessive dust, smell/feel hot on the left side after driving?
Might also check that both front hubs are unlocked.
(not just **** turned but actually unlocked)
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