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Old 06-06-2012 | 10:17 PM
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Default Aev lift pulling left

09jku brand new Aev premium lift on 35s with a rugged ridge stubby bumper and warnm8000 winch. Alignment was done and I saw the diagnostics on computer all was 100% fine. Alignment Shop mentioned right away and they were right that it pulls left.

When I hit the brakes it doesn't pull to any side. It just wanders left while driving. Doesn't matter what speed.

I've heard this could be the billstien steering stabilizer? Any other thoughts though? I will call my shop tomorrow but just wanted some sound advice from you all. Also I should check my tire pressure as I haven't yet.
Old 06-06-2012 | 10:37 PM
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First off I would probably find a new alignment shop. They do an alignment fresh off and hand you the keys and tells you all is good but it pulls left?? LOL that is awesome.

I mean it could be a bunch of different things, but seeing as you just put on a new lift I would toss out a guess that it could be you retained the stock track bar which puts your center off, combined with too much toe in/camber.

Good luck with finding the issue
Old 06-06-2012 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by dognights
First off I would probably find a new alignment shop. They do an alignment fresh off and hand you the keys and tells you all is good but it pulls left?? LOL that is awesome.

I mean it could be a bunch of different things, but seeing as you just put on a new lift I would toss out a guess that it could be you retained the stock track bar which puts your center off, combined with too much toe in/camber.

Good luck with finding the issue
Well thanks for ur help..

The alignment shop didn't just hand me the keys tho. We worked thru it together they had it for an hour n half and showed me the computer diagnostics. They were fine. They thought maybe my tires were messed up. I told them I would check with AEV about the lift before jumping to conclusions. They're good guys. I've used them in the past with zero problems

Also my trackbar is a tereflex adjustable

Thanks for the 2 cents
Old 06-06-2012 | 11:32 PM
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This is normal. AEV lifts pull left due to the bilstein stabilizer. If its a problem, switch to a different steering stabilizer, otherwise just keep your hand on the wheel. Try using the search tab, there are already a few posts about it.

Note: I already contacted AEV about it and that's what they said
Old 06-06-2012 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rockkrawler628
This is normal. AEV lifts pull left due to the bilstein stabilizer. If its a problem, switch to a different steering stabilizer, otherwise just keep your hand on the wheel. Try using the search tab, there are already a few posts about it.

Note: I already contacted AEV about it and that's what they said
Yeah I read a lot about this before too. Just wanted to check again if maybe someone had another thought from my set up.this wouldn't harm my alignment or my tire tread at all? I may call Aev tomorrow and ask of they'd send an OME one...i heard they've done so in the past.
Thanks for the piece of mind. I appreciate it !
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No prob. Good luck with everything. And post up if they give ya one
Old 06-06-2012 | 11:53 PM
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And no it wont wear your tires at all.
Old 06-06-2012 | 11:53 PM
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Check your tire pressure! Mine still pulled left after alignment and this was the problem!
Old 06-07-2012 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by rockkrawler628
And no it wont wear your tires at all.
Thank godddd!!!!!
Old 06-07-2012 | 08:00 AM
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Default SS Clarification

I have the AEV 4.5" premium w/ the Bilstein SS and have not had this issue. I have heard of people having this issue but it was limited to 2 doors. Maybe it is now an issue with 4 doors, but this is the first I've heard of it. I'd keep looking for other causes. Just my .02



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