My new truck needs an alignment? Or is it something else?

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  1. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    Nah I got greased recently and it does it while bobtailing. I bobtail home a lot after my loads.
     
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  3. Brandt

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    MD Alignment is the only way to go. Factory spec is not good enough. Those shops that give you a print out from the machine saying, "Look its withen factory spec the computers don't lie" and is laser so it can't be wrong. It's wrong, the tire are telling you something is no straight. The guy in Kansas City is really good everyone says Chad has MD Alignment system

     
  4. Derailed

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    Greased the u joints in the steering column lately? Lots of places don't bother with the upper one under the dash.
     
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  5. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    I agree on the MD alignment... I get mine done at Flynn's commercial tire shop in Hubbard, Ohio right across the street from Truck World
     
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  6. TruckRunner

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    I'll look into that. Thanks
     
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  7. GreenPete359

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    Have you checked the air pressure in your steer tires lately? Colder temps=lower psi. Low psi will make turning more difficult.
     
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  8. TruckRunner

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    Yes plus I use a tire pressure monitor.
     
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  9. Cam Roberts

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    Hell if lack of grease in steering colum is making steering difficult while driving than you would have major binding and major issues. I can’t see that being the issue. This guy has a newer truck. People don’t grease those joints for years and they just typically wear out. They won’t cause anything but sloppy steering wheel.
     
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  10. sdaniel

    sdaniel Road Train Member

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    Factory is just trying to get close enough . Most trucks need a good alignment, day one .
     
  11. GreenPete359

    GreenPete359 Road Train Member

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    Well was worth a shot. Lol.
     
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