Ram7081
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To shift the steering wheel you turn both outer tie rod ends on each wheel an equal amount in opposite directions. So one gets spun counterclockwise and the other clockwise. It would be best to take it back to the same shop and have them fix your steering wheel centering since they have an alignment machine. Most likely he was just off a bit and thought you wouldn’t notice. I can’t tell you how many times I went back with my 1500 to get my steering wheel straightened. When you go back the tech will know you’re particular and take better care hopefully.So, steering wheel isn't straight. Seems to track straight. Just steering wheel. Its slightly tilted to the right. Which side would I adjust and would I gain indirectly some tow and close the 2* gap on passenger side?
I saw on youtube I should adjust both sides to adjust steering wheel. But, I was thinking what if I only do one side, thus fixing the toe a pinch and the steering wheel? How would I do this? Meaning which side do I adjust drivers or passenger? Wheel is turn to the right and passenger toe needs to go left 1-2*. So do I adjust the passenger side only to fix both things? if not possible, I would like the steering wheel fixed.
I will have to look. How does he fix the t h r u s t? What is the t h r u s t?To shift the steering wheel you turn both outer tie rod ends on each wheel an equal amount in opposite directions. So one gets spun counterclockwise and the other clockwise. It would be best to take it back to the same shop and have them fix your steering wheel centering since they have an alignment machine. Most likely he was just off a bit and thought you wouldn’t notice. I can’t tell you how many times I went back with my 1500 to get my steering wheel straightened. When you go back the tech will know you’re particular and take better care hopefully.
On a side note your T h r u s t angle is pretty bad. Looking forward from behind the truck are yours wheels in the back inline with the front?
T h r u s T can be fixed in a couple of ways but it depends on what is out of whack. On a solid rear axle you have to get an adjustable track bar to shift the axle laterally by lengthening or shortening the bar.I will have to look. How does he fix the t h r u s t? What is the t h r u s t?
T h r u s T angle is the difference in placement between your front wheels and your rear wheels in a lateral (left to right) placement. Ever seen a truck that looks like the front axle sits 2” to the left more than the rear and the truck appears to be “crab-walking.” That’s what that angle is indicative of and how out of whack it is.I know these pics aren't the best. But, it shows about 4 1/4" on both side. So, axle isn't twisted one way of the other.
I will have the wife drive behind me or have her drive my truck and I will see.T h r u s T angle is the difference in placement between your front wheels and your rear wheels in a lateral (left to right) placement. Ever seen a truck that looks like the front axle sits 2” to the left more than the rear and the truck appears to be “crab-walking.” That’s what that angle is indicative of and how out of whack it is.
Oh! Interesting. Keep me posted.I have a 2018 ram that I bought new and it pulls to the right. Took it to a body shop and had them measure it and the frame is twisted. I am getting a lawyer and am looking for people with the same problem.
Did you ever get your steering wheel centered ?So, steering wheel isn't straight. Seems to track straight. Just steering wheel. Its slightly tilted to the right. Which side would I adjust and would I gain indirectly some tow and close the 2* gap on passenger side?
I saw on youtube I should adjust both sides to adjust steering wheel. But, I was thinking what if I only do one side, thus fixing the toe a pinch and the steering wheel? How would I do this? Meaning which side do I adjust drivers or passenger? Wheel is turn to the right and passenger toe needs to go left 1-2*. So do I adjust the passenger side only to fix both things? if not possible, I would like the steering wheel fixed.
I go back tomorrow to the shop who aligned it.Did you ever get your steering wheel centered ?
A truck, actually any vehicle is always going to pull to the right which is party of safety in case we fall asleep so they don't plow into oncoming traffic ... another reason they pull is to compensate for the crown on the roads ...It pulls left oddly enough. Crappy roads or?
Some people say pulling left for safety because the crown or the slant goes right so that water drains towards the shoulder on the right side to avoid flooding ...but then some say it's supposed to pull right just a bit to avoid oncoming traffic lol ..Mine pulls to the left though.
Ya, I am only going to have them fix the steering wheel and leave the alignment
Aww! Gotcha. I follow.Some people say pulling left for safety because the crown or the slant goes right so that water drains towards the shoulder on the right side to avoid flooding ...but then some say it's supposed to pull right just a bit to avoid oncoming traffic lol ..
Mine pulls sometimes left , sometimes right lol ..but I know it's due to the roads out here most of the time ... my tires are wearing out evenly so I am not worried about it, I keep an eye on the tires which is why I am fine with how the alignment is right now ...
How bad does it pull to the left, like if you let go of the wheel it won't hesitate to pull left or does it do it gradually and takes a few hundred yards to notice the pull?