Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) drivetrain help

[ASimpson]

i have a 2001 2500 4x4 quad cab i have replaced everything having to do with the steering including track bar tie rods ball joints steering box and pitman arm, but the truck still pulls hard to the left it has been aligned three times and it aligbed dead on it has done this with three sets of tires and im out of ideas any help would be apreciated. thanks.

 

[BarryG]

Maybe a sticking brake caliper?

 

[nps]

Agree with BarryG. Does the left wheel get more black brake dust on it as compared to the right? Is the left caliper hotter than the right? If yes, get some caliper lube and grease up the pins.

 

[ASimpson]

I Have Had The Brakes Replaced And Really Lubed The Pins Good I Also Replaced The Front Brake Lines I Was Told They Can Collapse And Cause Problems And I Havent Noticed Any More Dust On The Left Than On The Right. Just Had It Alligned Last Week With Steering Wheel Straight And Now It Has To Be About 15 Or 20 Degrees To The Right To Go Straight Down The Road.

 

[steved]

You stated that you replaced tires? I have had that issue before. Try rotating them??



Just for giggles, jack the front of the truck up and spin each wheel. . see if one is harder to spin than the other. Might be a differential issue.



Also, make sure you check your REAR brakes... I have had leaking wheel seal and contaminated brake linings cause pulling (even with no pedal input).



Does the truck sit level?? Does it feel like it is "leaning" if you step on the brakes hard?? A weak spring will cause all sorts of issues.



steved

 

[ASimpson]

Yes It Sets Level For The Most Part And What Is Wierd To Me Is If I Stomp The Brakes It Doesnt Pull Any Harder To The Left. Ive Rotated The Tires Several Times And Have Had 3 Sets On It Since I Bought The Truck. It Pulls Hard Enough After An Hour Or Two Of Driving Your Arm Feels Worn Out. Ive Even Ran The Left Tire With More Air In It To Take Some Of The Pull Out.