Pulling after 3 alignments

[AN292]

I have had 3 alignments in 2 years. Tie rods, new tires, and upper control arms.

2 laser and 1 manual. Each time the truck pulls to the right the exact same way it did before the alignment. Theres gotta be something there thats causing this. Im out of ideas, any clue? Thanks

 

[George B]

I have had 3 alignments in 2 years. Tie rods, new tires, and upper control arms.

2 laser and 1 manual. Each time the truck pulls to the right the exact same way it did before the alignment. Theres gotta be something there thats causing this. Im out of ideas, any clue? Thanks

How about tire rotations? Have you tried swapping the fronts side to side. When the wheels are in the air does each side turn with the same resistance? Does it pull in certain situations or on certain roads or all the time?

 

[Fless]

In addition to @George B's suggestions, perhaps a brake caliper hanging up lightly, even while not applying the brakes. Check hub temps and compare. Tight wheel bearing?

Any visible frame damage from an old accident? Is the rear diff square with the frame?

 

[TahoeLTZ2007]

Probably a bad tire,switch em front to back

 

[AN292]

Ok addressing all these suggestions. It was pulling even before my new tires. I’ve had these on for a year and it hasn’t changed anything.

I have the upgraded 2020 brake kit, the truck was also pulling before this modification.

The torsion key bolts are uneven, however I have measured the truck at the tires and they are all the same exact length from the bottom of the fender to the ground.

The truck was pulling from the first second I owned it. The car fax does have it in an accident although I don’t know the details on it. It seemed fairly small since only the front bumper was slightly dented, but I suppose that doesn’t mean it didn’t damage anything important.

As for the frame damage, I have been down there working on several suspension parts and I have not seen anything bent or out of the ordinary. I also have not taken much of a look at the rear suspension. I did the shocks and new brakes and called it a day back there.

Thanks for the help

 

[swathdiver]

I have had 3 alignments in 2 years. Tie rods, new tires, and upper control arms.

2 laser and 1 manual. Each time the truck pulls to the right the exact same way it did before the alignment. Theres gotta be something there thats causing this. Im out of ideas, any clue? Thanks

Ok, so what are your current alignment specs? Caster, Camber and Toe? What is the crown of the road like where you drive?

 

[AN292]

Ok, so what are your current alignment specs? Caster, Camber and Toe? What is the crown of the road like where you drive?

The shop i went to today did it without the hawkeye machine, they used the wheel clamps with levels and whatnot. So I didn't get a printout. Either way, the way they aligned it felt the exact same way as the last 2, which used the laser system. There has to be something else going on

 

[SnowDrifter]

Yeah dude, gonna need a print out with ALL the spec on it. If you have a previous one, post that too.

 

[91RS]

Picture of the alignment measurements?

 

[AN292]

Picture of the alignment measurements?

This was a non-laser alignment so no print out.

 

[George B]

Seems like we have covered the usual suspects. Without a print out of the numbers for the alignment there isn’t much more help to offer. You shpuld take it to a different shop, explain the issue and get a before and after print out.

 

[91RS]

Has the caster and camber been adjusted with any of these alignments? I bet the caster is way off. These trucks needs close to 1* of caster split or they’ll pull.

 

[OR VietVet]

This was a non-laser alignment so no print out.

But you said the first 2 alignments were laser and you should have a before and after printout of the readings. Unless there is a mechanical issue, like has been suggested, sounds like not enough caster lead on the right/passenger side.

 

[AN292]

But you said the first 2 alignments were laser and you should have a before and after printout of the readings. Unless there is a mechanical issue, like has been suggested, sounds like not enough caster lead on the right/passenger side.

Yeah like 2 years ago. I'm not keeping those printouts that long

 

[OR VietVet]

Yeah like 2 years ago. I'm not keeping those printouts that long

Every piece of paper generated for parts and alignment on my 05 Z71

 

[Fless]

Every piece of paper generated for parts and alignment on my 05 Z71

^^ This. I'm getting ready to sell a car and have a scanned copy of every receipt. New owner will get a zip file with all of them in it, if wanted. Makes for an easier sale, I think, as well as allows me to look back and see details of repairs, oil changes, etc.

 

[mattbta]

@SnowDrifter has already posted and I'm surprised he didn't throw this out there: is your centerlink/draglink installed correctly? When mine wasn't for nearly 5 years, it wouldn't hold an alignment at all, pulled badly, and chewed through front tires in no time. Worth a look.

Scrubbing/binding while turning at near full lock

I'm buying tires this week and would be stoked to find the solution to a problem that sooo many people with this generation of 00-06 GM seem to have. All ears over here... My particular solution is posted above

www.tahoeyukonforum.com

 

[Sparkee]

I would inspect your brakes, if you have a stuck caliper on the right side, it will be dragging the brakes all the time and pull to the right. Look at the pad thickness and compare left side to right side, sticking brakes on the right side will wear the pads down faster than the left. It could be the primary brakes or parking brake, good luck!

 

[tRidiot]

How bad is this pulling? Severe or mild/minimal?

Mine is pulling left one day, pulling right the next, more left than right, it seems. But I've been told I need some ball joints and wheel bearing, I just haven't been able to bring myself to drop 1-2k on repair or complete rebuild.

 

[HACK BLOCK]

Ok addressing all these suggestions. It was pulling even before my new tires. I’ve had these on for a year and it hasn’t changed anything.

I have the upgraded 2020 brake kit, the truck was also pulling before this modification.

The torsion key bolts are uneven, however I have measured the truck at the tires and they are all the same exact length from the bottom of the fender to the ground.

The truck was pulling from the first second I owned it. The car fax does have it in an accident although I don’t know the details on it. It seemed fairly small since only the front bumper was slightly dented, but I suppose that doesn’t mean it didn’t damage anything important.

As for the frame damage, I have been down there working on several suspension parts and I have not seen anything bent or out of the ordinary. I also have not taken much of a look at the rear suspension. I did the shocks and new brakes and called it a day back there.

Thanks for the help

when measuring ride hight you need to measure from the fender to the center of the wheel to not the ground