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Doubleaaron

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I have a 2019 JLUR, all stock with 19,000 miles.
Noticed tire feathering.
Took it to the dealer for them to check suspension and alignment.
They said they adjusted a little, nothing out of the ordinary.
Now my steering wheel is about 15-20 degrees to the left when driving straight.

got the alignment report, noticed rear thrust angle is out of spec

should I be worried?

Got steering gearbox replaced back in October, no alignment.
Also, they made me pay for this alignment.
Any thing jump out as odd?

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Also, have had a squeak in the suspension for quite some time.
Asked the dealer to look at my steering stabilizer, the plastic tube is rubbing on the shock, paint worn. They said they could not see it. This dealer sucks.

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I have a 2019 JLUR, all stock with 19,000 miles.
Noticed tire feathering.
Took it to the dealer for them to check suspension and alignment.
They said they adjusted a little, nothing out of the ordinary.
Now my steering wheel is about 15-20 degrees to the left when driving straight.

got the alignment report, noticed rear thrust angle is out of spec

should I be worried?

Got steering gearbox replaced back in October, no alignment.
Also, they made me pay for this alignment.
Any thing jump out as odd?

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I'd be concerned about the Thrust Angle of the rear wheels. ( out of specs)
Right rear toe-in positive/Left rear toe-out...axle is not centered in vehicle..
Did you ever slide into curb?..
Check rear trailering arms for any damage?...../--|--/ (axle position)
 

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Doubleaaron

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I'd be concerned about the Thrust Angle of the rear wheels. ( out of specs)
Right rear toe-in positive/Left rear toe-out...axle is not centered in vehicle..
Did you ever slide into curb?..
Check rear trailering arms for any damage?...../--|--/ (axle position)
Nope. Never hit any curbs. Thanks for the advice
 

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Could the wacky thrust angle be from worn out bushings in the lower control arms? I thought you could only adjust this with adjustable aftermarket ones.
 

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I'd be concerned about the Thrust Angle of the rear wheels. ( out of specs)
Right rear toe-in positive/Left rear toe-out...axle is not centered in vehicle..
Did you ever slide into curb?..
Check rear trailering arms for any damage?...../--|--/ (axle position)
It would seem to me that it might be dog tracking
 
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Went back to the dealer. They said the only way they could fix the rear thrust angle would be to replace the axle, it could make it worse, and they were not going to do that.
Kind of sucks, still under warranty, and it is not to spec.

should I be worried? It does pull to the right, figured it is mostly due to the crown in the road.
I was able to adjust the drag link. Better than wasting a day at the dealership. the clamp was quite loose.
 

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