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Old 07-15-2007, 08:11 PM
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Front end pull while underway

Truck: 2001.5 2500 4x4 90000 miles 285/75R16 tires

not too long ago I started noticing that at speed (above 30 mph), the truck would make pull to one side all of the sudden...usually while in a small turn on the hwy.

I did notice there was movement in the ball joint of the track bar while turning the steering wheel to the right. So the truck has a new track bar and I am still having the sudden pull.

the ball joints were replaced about 15k miles ago and the new track bar is the better spicer track bar.

. I plan on putting the front end on jacks this weekend and push/pull on every single component to see if there is any play.

any other suggestions what to look for?
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I am assuming you mean the truck is pulling to the right or left as you drive straight down the road, often overlooked is the tires being underinflated, will cause a pull to one side. Also alignment will cause it or brakes.
Hope that helps some,
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A simple brake test

This "test" will work on the front and rear (without limited slip on rear.)

Simply jack up the front and give the tires a spin and count how many times the tire spins.

If your brakes are dragging it will show up during this test.

here's a link to a video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGHd5-j2TQk

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