Tire Problem

[$GMC$]

Hey everyone i have a problem with my Tires on my pickup. The left driver side front tire. i had it aligned several months ago, and now the inside of it is wearing more then the outside and it pulls to the right when i drive down the highway. Does anyone know what the problem is, and is it something i can fix myself. Thanks for your input.

[frdfandc]

Alignment is out again.

[$GMC$]

this might sound like a stupid question, but what makes a pick-up go out of alignment

[Burbinator]

Hitting too many potholes, curbs, or big rocks. Or, steering components could be worn. Tie rod ends, etc.

 

Have somebody turn the steering wheel back and forth while you watch the movement of the steering components. If you see any play where any two components come together, that will have to be replaced before a new alignment will do you any good.

[hotrod]

another thought? if the tech that did the alignment did not get the nuts tight enough on the eccentrics they could have slipped. had it happen on my truck! sounds like a comeback! If you had worn parts the tech could not have aligned it properly.I would take it back!

[Pioneer]

In my experience, it takes a lot to knock a truck out of alignment. I have my alignment checked on the truck everytime I replace or rotate the tires (the check is free!). In 14 years of owning my 86 blazer, it has NEVER needed an alignment (nothing broke or wore out). I expect the same or better from my newer 96 suburban 2500.

 

Either something broke or its the loose eccentric per the previous post. Your alignment should be gauranteed for a certain number of miles and the check is almost always free. The alignment tech should have checked for any worn or broken parts before doing the job.

 

If something failed shortly afterwards, then he'll find it the second time. Whether they'll do another alignment for free is a different matter. I would think that you could get a discount at least. Especially if you have them fix the broken part.