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Pulling to the Right after alignment

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by gman007, Aug 7, 2023.

  1. Aug 7, 2023 at 2:56 PM
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    Hello Guys New to the forum here,

    I have a 2020 ORP with a Dobinsons MRR Lift kit, JBA UCA, and Cooper ST MAXX Tires 25580r17

    I have checked the obvious, tire pressure, and break binding and that does not appear to be the cause.

    Today I took it to an alignment shop and this is what I got, the tech said everything looks good but he has no idea why it is pulling right. Any suggestions?
     
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    So it only started pulling to the right AFTER you got it aligned??
     
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    Swap wheels and tire to the opposite side of the car and see if it's a tire pull issue.
     
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    If it started right after alignment, in all likelyhood, it’s the alignment.

    My guess is that you dont have any toe-in. The drivers side tire is toed to the right .10 deg, and the passenger tire is also toed to the right .07 deg.

    Basically, it’s aligned with the tires steered to the right. The rear, which is not adjustable, doesn’t help here, because it looks like it’s going to naturally want to pull the rear end to the left, making the front situation worse. You cant do anything about the rear though.

    I’d say have them realign, and point out that you want toe-in (meaning the angles have to be symmetrical values).

    It can be zero on both sides, however I’ve heard that with speed/rolling resistance, there will be a natural tendency for the front end to flex to toe-out, which can make stability worse. A slight toe-in, within specs, is probably what’s best.
     
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    Lots…
    Rotate your tires. :)
     

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