I think I’m gonna have to give it a try on my own. If I’m able to break it loose, will straightening my steering wheel out have any effect on the truck pulling to the right. It’s suspicious to me that the wheel is offset to the right and the truck pulls right
No, it won’t. Here’s the redneck backyard 2500 alignment process.
Step 1 - Get the wheels tracking straight. Get a tape measure inside front to inside front, inside rear to rear and record measurements.
Step 2 - If values do not match, loosen your tie rod nut. If the front value is greater, twist a half turn toward the rear and measure. If the rear is greater twist a half turn toward the front and measure.
Step 3 - when your measurements front / rear are within a 0” - 1/16” front to back, you’re within 0* - .05* which is within spec. Tighten the adjustment nut to 40 foot pounds.
Step 4 - Drive around the block and see if your truck tracks straight on a flat road. If it does, move to step 5. If not, go back to Step 1. If you track straight, take note of where your steering wheel points. 12 o’clock is straight up. Move to step 5.
Step 5 - Straighten the wheel. This will take a few attempts and some fine tuning. Loosen the adjustment nut on your drag link. Depending on how off your wheel is will dictate how much you have to adjust. If your wheel is pointing between 9 and 12 o’clock you need to shorten the drag link. Rotate it forward to shorten. If your wheel points between 12 and 3 o’clock you need to lengthen your drag link. Rotate it backward to lengthen. Get it where you’re happy. It may take a few attempts. Tighten the adjustment nut to 40 foot pounds.
Step 6 - take another trip around the block and make sure everything is straight to your liking. If it’s good, re-check your torque specs at 40 foot pounds.
Congratulations... you’ve aligned your wheels and steering wheel.