Front end question

[INTP]

Hello,
I have a newly acquired 2008 LC with 125k miles. Can you all help me with a front end question? The truck seems to like following the crown of the road. My guess is that it could use tie rod ends. Can anyone else offer any other suggestions?

Thanks,
Kevin

 

[gaijin]

Alignment?

Uneven tire wear?

 

[Billfish]

Sounds like negative caster. Is it lifted and if so have the UCAs been replaced?. Zero to negative caster with stock UCAs after 40mm lift... LCs need up to 3 degrees positive caster to run true.

 

[INTP]

No lift, but I am thinking of getting new tires in February. I guess I will have them put it on an alignment rack.

 

[stonepa]

Doesn't sound like tie rod ends unless there is play in them. A simple inspection will show if there is a problem.

 

[chilibit]

I agree with Billfish. My 200 was a nightmare for some time until I decided to bump caster as close to 3 degrees as possible. Enormous improvement on tracking. I was not able to match settings side-to-side (probably because of manufacturing tolerances) but the slight discrepancy does not seem to be an issue in either tracking or tire wear.