Truck pulling to the right slightly, what can i do to fix?

It’s possible that it could be the front spring bushings or something else.
But it would need to be inspected by someone who knows what they are looking at to make that determination.

 

The 2 shops I've been to with good results. North Central utility by the Madison TA changed name from Badger Utility.
I think Wally is mechanics name. He has many years of experience.

The shop I've used the last couple of times is Madison Spring on the beltline. This shop is closer to Janesville.
I had them repair and align 2 different Fld's. They did an inspection, gave me report of parts I should replace and parts I could change to save labor in the long run. I was very satisfied with both shops.
Good luck

 

How exactly would you recommend I do that? Just measure from tire to frame and make sure that left and right measurement is the same? Do that for both rear axles? How close does it need to be? Any other steps, like moving forward a few feet and measuring again?

 

Point your front wheels straight ahead.
Get a string and tie it to a suspension part behind the axel you are checking.
Run the string from behind the tire of the axel you are checking to the front wheel of the truck.
Pull the string tight and then push it towards the frame of the truck till it just touches on both sides of the tire on the axel you are checking.
Then measure from the center of the front wheel out to the string.
After that repeat on the other side of the truck.
If the axel is square in the truck the measurements will be equal.
If they are not adjust the rear axel till it is.
If you want more information on the procedure go to the MD alignment site and there are videos that will help you understand.

 

TowHaul mate, I understand wanting to save $$ here and there. However, when you go to a shop saying “yeah fellas I’ll bring the parts myself and make sure to keep every washer, nut and bolt to reuse” they are going to roll their eyes and make it as hard as possible for you. You may save $50 in parts but cost yourself $300 for 2 extra labor hours because they wrenched on and lubed a “reused” a nut instead of just cutting or breaking it off.

$1400 is nothing these days, sadly. I’ve learned to just quit worrying about saving a few bucks and get my ### back on the road. Most important the job is done right and pay double, than have it done wrong and take another day off and end up paying the same amount or more.

It’s okay to get it in the shop, get bent over, and get back on the road. Pay for it in from your maintenance fund and say “YOLO” and get er rolling.

 

Thank you very much for your detailed explanation, now I get it! I will do that on mine tomorrow!

 

I feel you! I come from frugal family myself. But for me I don’t have the tools, space or ability beyond basic stuff. I do my own services, greasing, and other minor stuff but everything else gets fixed by the pros. I agree with if you can do it yourself, do it! It just seemed like in this situation for you it’s a nagging issue that can cause further damage - that’s where I meant it’s ok to just get it fixed and forget it. Someday I’d like to build a shop and learn to do more serious work like brakes, tires and suspension! But until then the $$$ goes bye bye to keep rolling.