twiisted71

my 2001.5 4x4 truck has been pulling to the right since new and I've taken it in twice and both times I was told "it is in spec". This is crap I know b/c I've driven my dad's 2002 and guess what?.....No pulling either direction! So if you've had good luck or know of a place with a really good reputation for working on Dodge 4x4s please let me know.

GAmes

Do you have National Tire and Battery stores there? The one here has a good alignment shop.

Junk Man

I bought a lifetime from Firestone. I figured to take it back until it was fixed. Max out your own caster then take it to the shop. Caster doesn't affect tire wear & changing cam position doesn't affect toe. Camber isn't adjustable unless you have aftermarket ball joints, Most techs are lazy asses & you'll have to stand there & make sure they do what you want. Get a printout when they're done so you can compare to the next alignment, My truck was on the machine 4 times in under 5000 mi.

twiisted71

Did they ever get it right?

twiisted71

Turns out my issues were two fold! I found a place in Islamorada that did my alignment. Its too perfect now! I need the slight right hand pull back as she will actually want to veer slightly to either side now depending on the road's rain run-off angle. I also found that one of my tire's belts had come undone near the outer edge and it significantly changed the diameter of that tire but didn't cause any shimmy. weird huh? Anyway different tires and a new alignment and its a different truck.

Junk Man

Eventually. I now go back whenever the tires are balanced. Unfortunately, I have to take the tires to Discount Tires (they price matched web prices) then go to Firestone. The last front end guy was a laid off Dodge front end mechanic. Who says recessions are bad?