2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Help-Sudden Pull to the right

[KBrennan]

I did a U turn the other night and my front right dropped off the edge of the road a bit. Not so much that it hit anything but just a slight dip. Now she is pulling to the right. Did a quick check underneath and all seems tight. Any thoughts on what I should look at next?

 

[Axtell3]

Do a longer check, and while you are at it, check the rotor. might have got something stuck in there.

 

[BSmalley]

Does it pull only when you hit the brakes? I had that problem a few years ago and eventually figured out that the inside of the rubber brake line at the wheel had started to decompose. I changed that line for about $20 and problem solved.

Bill

 

[BigPapa]

Ball joint or bent control arm?

 

[Tractorat]

Ball joint or bent control arm?

That would be my first guess. Years ago my father in law had a similar driving incident. He drove with the pull for a few miles and then stopped to look. Everything looked OK to the eye. But when he grabbed one of the control arms to see if it might be loose, it fell off in his hand.

 

[KBrennan]

I will look at the CAs. The loweres are new. Had them replaced when I replaced the Tie rods and track bar. Ball joints is another good thing to look at. It just was strange going from driving perfectly straight then do a U turn and then start this pulling bizz.

 

[JMcCoy]

Tie rods should not cause a pull, only tire wear. I too would check the control arms. If one isn't bent, it may have been knocked out of adjustment. Knowing these trucks, it's probably the front brakes.

 

[KBrennan]

Would a sticky calliper do this? Mine are the originals with over 160K on them. Same for the flex brake brake lines.

 

[Axtell3]

yup they'll do it.

 

[KBrennan]

I looked them up, seems they are not that pricey. about $30 each for Rabestos Remans. and 17 for the brake line. Might do that this weekend. Will let you know.



Thanks