Truck randomly pulls right

mattd_951 · Aug 21, 2014

I got stuck in some mud and had to get pulled out. On the ride home I noticed that my truck would randomly yank right and after correcting it the truck was back to normal. I got it back to my shop and checked all the suspension, all I could find is that my drivers side ball joint had come loose. I parked the truck and ordered new ucas. I installed the UCAS last night and drove the truck home. I had no issues but when I drove to work this morning it pulled right randomly again. It did this to me twice on my way to work. I lifted the truck to see if I could find anything wrong today and the only thing that is questionable is the lower control arm bushing on the passenger side. The truck has new 5100s new wheel bearings new PRG sway bar end links and new upper control arms, also has both new latter tie rod ends. So really I just want a second opinion on if the lower control arms could be causing my issue. I did check the alignment as best as I could with a tape measure and it was still good, at least toe wise. So any help would be great.

Thanks, Matt

blahblah2 · Aug 21, 2014

A damaged/worn cv axle could cause the same as described.

mattd_951 · Aug 21, 2014

I did notice on the drivers side that my CV boot had a small tear in it. Also when it does pull to the right you can hear what sounds like rubber rubbing on something

mattd_951 · Aug 22, 2014

Steamguy · Aug 22, 2014

From an old wrench:
This has all the characteristics of a bad CV joint, and probably a bad wheel bearing; all caused when you got stuck. Likely you ran into something that tore the boot, allowing foreign matter into the boot and likely all the way through into the wheel bearing. This foreign matter rumbling round in there is what's causing what sounds like random wheel bearing seizures.

The next place you drive the truck should be to a shop that can R&R them. Call around first, then go SLOWLY there. Maybe you'll be lucky and it won't seize on you.

mattd_951 · Aug 23, 2014

Wheel bearing are less than two weeks old. I have a CV shaft on the way and I did manage to find out that it was bad. It must have dirt in it causing a binding issue

Lee-the-Impaler · Aug 23, 2014

Age of the components has absolutely no bearing concerning damage. I second that you should do as Steamguy suggests. The longevity of your vehicle and all those who ride in it are at stake here.

HRTKD · Aug 24, 2014

Check to make sure that something didn't get stuck in the brakes.

mattd_951 · Aug 24, 2014

Found the issue. The CV that had the small tear in the outer boot had a tiny rock that would randomly get wedged in the joint. I replaced the joint and all seems fine again.

Truck randomly pulls right

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