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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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I have a 2001 1500 2WD that still pulls/drifts to the right. I have taken it to two different shops and still the truck does this. Would it be better for them to align the truck with me in it? PLEASE HELP

Looking at my alignment specs I have:

Caster:
Left 4.0 degrees
Right 4.4 degrees
Camber
Left 0.4 deg
Right 0.5 deg
Toe
Left 1/32"
Right 1/16"
Total 1/16"

Is there anything wrong with these specs? I have switched around the wheels multiple times and it still drift/pulls to the right. Any suggestions on specs or anything!!!!
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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the drift or pull to the right is mostly likely do to the curve in the road
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Well the thing is that it does it on all roads. Which is what has me stumped. When I'm on the freeway I have to sometimes fight with it.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Have the camber closer to zero and bring the left caster to 3.6 and leave the right caster the same.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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So I want less caster on the left side? Wouldn't that wear the tires? Sorry I am new to the alignment world.
 
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