For context, I installed a new suspension a few weeks ago with some new tires. Bisltein 5100 all around with OEM front springs and Bisltein rear springs, and 285 Wildpeak AT3W. It's now sitting at a 3.25" lift front and 2.5" rear. I also got a shop installed a pair of JBA upper arms due to the 3" lift.
Anyways, I drove the runner for few days and noticed some pulling to the right. So I got an alignment done to fix the issue. Two (2) things I noticed:
1. Steering wheel is slightly off-centered, probably 1 or 2 degrees to the right. It seems like it's driving straight now, maybe just drifts to right more vs a pull. But when I try to straighten the steering wheel it would then drift to the left.
2. Going over 65mph on highways the handling becomes less stable. The steering wheel feels a bit drifty. Meaning I have to concentrate on holding and controlling the steering wheel. Although it's not bad on short rides, I imagine it could become exhausting on longer drives.
I'm likely gonna go back to the alignment shop for them to make some adjustments but I just want to make sure I know my demands before going in there. So here are my questions:
Anyways, I drove the runner for few days and noticed some pulling to the right. So I got an alignment done to fix the issue. Two (2) things I noticed:
1. Steering wheel is slightly off-centered, probably 1 or 2 degrees to the right. It seems like it's driving straight now, maybe just drifts to right more vs a pull. But when I try to straighten the steering wheel it would then drift to the left.
2. Going over 65mph on highways the handling becomes less stable. The steering wheel feels a bit drifty. Meaning I have to concentrate on holding and controlling the steering wheel. Although it's not bad on short rides, I imagine it could become exhausting on longer drives.
I'm likely gonna go back to the alignment shop for them to make some adjustments but I just want to make sure I know my demands before going in there. So here are my questions:
- To straighten the steering wheel, do I just need to make a small adjustment to the tire position or would I risk messing up the toe alignment?
- What needs to be adjusted to make the handling better? Will it help if the caster is set to higher deg, 3-4 deg?
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