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Old 03-06-2013, 01:16 PM
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I need a little help cause this is driving me nuts. I have an 08 jk 2 door. 4" skyjacker lift, 35s mickeys, adj control arms, front and rear double cardon shafts, skyjacker double ss. I notice a slight pull to the left while driving. Wheel looks a straight. No uneven tire wear. Alignment good. It seems like the pull is more prevalent since recent tire rotation and balance. This is making me crazy. No major offloading lately either. Please help.
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How bad is the pull? Does it pull at all speeds, or is it more noticeable at high speeds?

Does it happen more when accelerating (and then push back right a bit when letting off the gas)?
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It might get a little worse at high speed. It's a subtle pull left. Not hard. I haven't noticed it when accelerating but it seems like it does pull when braking.
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Ill check when accelerating. One thing , if I let go if the wheel it will go straight then it's almost like I go over a bump or road crown and it will drift?
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Have you checked your tire pressure?
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That was the first thing I did. I've heard rumors that the double ss could do it but I don't understand why. With a skyjacker shot there is no pressure pushing one way.
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Any ideas?
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If it started or got worse after a tire rotation/balance it's probably a tire issue. Swap fronts and rears and see if it stops.
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Might look at the bushings/hiem joints on the control arms. May have a worn one
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I have adjustable flex LCAs on the front. I reinstalled my double ss to the exact specs to see if it helps. If not I will rotate tires again. Very annoying problem.



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