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HELP ME CANT FIND THE PROBLEM

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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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i was wondering if anyone knows the solution to my problem, when my front wheels are straight and im standing in front of my truck it looks like one wheel is sticking out more than the other, none of the shops can find anything bent, all my steering bars were changed and it still is uneven, does anyone have any idea?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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Are you driving 4x4 or 4x2 ?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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When the toe is ajusted on 4x4 one wheel/ tire will look like it toe out just a bit. There two ajustment. onefor the toe and other isfor the steering wheel. The center link is for the toe.Doesthe truck have a pull and the steering wheel centered?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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my front passenger is sticking out a little, my steering wheel is pretty straight, it does pull a lil to the right, does wheel allignment fix it? can i do the adjustment myself? thanks
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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A little pull to the right is normal due to the fact that most roads have a crown in them. Best way to know if you need an alignment is to monitor your tire wear.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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You sure the trac bar is OK?
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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trac bar is good because I just changed it all the steering bars are new, can the sway bar do something if its bent? ill take a pic and post it later of one wheel sticking out more than the other
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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If you look in the DIY you'll find an article on how to adjust the toe.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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adjusting a toe willtoe will bring my wheel back in? or there is something else I have to do also?
 
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