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Old 05-02-2011, 07:45 PM
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I have a 06 Ram 2500 Quad cab. 4.5" Fabtech lift 17" wheels 35x12.5 BFG tires. The Truck Pulls to the right. I took it to a shop in town that can align biger trucks (and 25yrs of exp) He told me my caster settings are maxed out. Has anybody else ran into this? If so what was your issue and how did ya fix it. Thanks in advance for your help.

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Old 05-02-2011, 08:06 PM
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just thinking out loud but have you checked your tires to make sure they have the proper pressure and are balanced correctly.
 
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My old truck did the same thing and I had to have a whole caster camber kit put in to fix the problem because the tires weren't at 90 degree angles to the road.
 
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Tires are brand installed 3 days ago.... gonna have them rebalanced tomorrow cuz have a wobble between 60 and 70 anything above and below that is fine....and I did check the pressure it is 50 on all.....

Where did you get a caster camber kit? is that something that is stock or aftermarket???
 
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Really could use some help on finding a caster kit that someo one has used and worked well for them.
 
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Wonder if the caster kit is the same thing as eccentric bolts for camber settings. I had to have a kit installed on my passenger side and alignment or so ago. The alignment shop ordered it from Napa and as far as I know no problems. If tires are new and truck just started pulling, move front tires to back and back to front and see if that helps. If it does go back to where you bought the tires from and throw a fit.
 
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Really could use some help on finding a caster kit that someo one has used and worked well for them.
I would call Fabtech and see what they suggest or advise for a caster kit. Maybe something after market would be better than OEM

I know Moog has a kit. The part number is K100055 and is about $30

Check out www.rockauto.com for those prices
 
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mine is the same way. The alignment shop couldnt get the rear right lower at the right angle and its pulling. He said it was maxed out. I dunno
 
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Check with our very good friends at Moog. I know they make a caster alignment kit for '02-'05 torsion front Rams which allows adjustment beyond the stock setup.

I would imagine they make for 2WDs and SFA trucks as well. They aren't expensive, the guy I know who had to buy one paid something in the neighborhood of $40-50...
 
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Thanks for the Help I will look at Moogs... I did call fabtech however even though I like their product they were not to helpful... I did switch tires from front to rear and no change... It was pulling on my old tires too though... BTW some sweet rides yall have!!! I will post what I find from Moogs espicially if I get it to stop pulling maybe this thread can help someone esle later...... more to follow
 


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