Argo pulling right

[akpride]

Guys, looking for some help with my 01 bigfoot pulling to the left quite a bit while driving. I have been having the problem since I got it. I thought it was the bearings, I replaced them (all outers), cleaned and inspected all chains sprokets swapped axles( when I had them out I criss crossed them fron to back left to right ) checked tire pressures and also measeured tires. The brakes don't seem to be sticking but the right is worn more due to all the correction neeeded. The chain tension seems equal on both sides. I also changed tranny fluid some fuzz but not what I would say alot. Where should I go next I really want to rule out brakes, maybe back them off all the way, what do you guys think about tension on tranny left to right? Well all inputs welcome thanks

[DerekF]

It may seem like the obvious but have you checked the tire pressure. My avenger right now has 5psi on the two middle tires on the left and 2-3 on middle tires on the right (I am checking for leaks on the tire on the left). It pulls something fierce to the right when I drive it. It is all the tire pressure.....

Derek

[bostatv]

pulling problem

sounds like you have touched most all bases with all you have done. Try jacking the machine up all the way around and put the machine in neutral and turn a wheel on each side and see if you feel more restriction on one side than the other. If so you may be able to track down the binding area by disconnecting the idler chains and work back form there. Also check to see that your idler chains are adjusted equally. Generally the Argo transmission does not create this problem with out some noise IE (output shaft bearings seizing) for instance. It is also possible that the brake caliper on the pulling side is not releasing which could be due to a miss adjusted master cylinder push rod or even a defective caliper. Hope this is some help and good luck.

Regards
Ken.

[akpride]

Guys thanks for the inputs so far I have checked and rechecked tire pressure infact I just bout a better guage and they are all equal idler chains I was thisnking about messing with the adjustment on those a little. I do not have any wierd noises or anything. I have already jacked the entire thing and moved wheels by hand hard to tell a differense on the sides. I was thinking of jacking it up and starting the motor and seeing if I could tell a difference. What do you all think? And thanks again for the inputs

[jnjmoonsfishing]

When I changed out all of my bearings and I had the bigfoot off the ground with the tires off the left side turns before the right. I remember reading something to the fact that it has something to do with the transmission, more or less its like a limited slip. I notice that when in the mud the left side has more traction the right.

Just my 2 cents

[akpride]

how bad is your pullling? Mine is bad enough that I almost have to ride the right brake to go straight, it drains the power. Ok thanks for the help

[Bw6]

Mystery

Ak, this may be way out there, but because you tried everything I could think of, the only idea I had was it may be a sprocket. Because you have had this problem since you got it, maybe the guy before you unknowingly changed a sprocket to one that had one tooth more or less. This would have the effect of speeding up or slowing down that side. Its highly unlikely but, possible.

[akpride]

BW6,
Good Idea I will count the teeth. I never thought of that but it is a possibility.

[jnjmoonsfishing]

not as bad as yours i guess. i have to use the right side brake alot more the the left.

[akpride]

jnjmoonsfishing,

Mine starts going left after maybe 15 seconds if not corrected really bad if I am out in the open.

[LarryW]

Hello akpride
You cant necessarily go by tire pressure, its circumference which may be different if you had some overly inflated they may have stretched. Maybe you tried it already but swap tires to other side. They will be backwards but worth a try. That would guaranty the tires are not it.
Let use know and good luck!!!
Larry

[akpride]

LARRY W ,
I will remeasure at set PSI thanks for the advice

[travisch]

Check the diameter of each tire. Goodyear Rawhide's can have as much as 3 inches of difference from one tire to the next with the same psi.
Inflate them all to 10psi and check them.
If you have tires taller on one side then the other the machine will pull left or right.

[Rock Doctor]

Check the diameter of each tire. Goodyear Rawhide's can have as much as 3 inches of difference from one tire to the next with the same psi.
Inflate them all to 10psi and check them.
If you have tires taller on one side then the other the machine will pull left or right.

I have measured almost 3" difference in circumference in Frontier Tires, at the same pressure as well.
(I think that travisch might have ment to say "Circumference" as well, maybe not but 3" difference in Diameter is pretty huge)
Not trying to correct you Travisch, just thought it migh be a mistake

AKPride, not sure how you are doing it, but I use a piece of string to measure circumference of tires, then measure the length of the string. I do it with the tire laying flat on a workbench, and try to run the string around the centerline of the tire. You could probably do it on the machine, with the tires jacked off the ground (I can't, not enough room between my tires to get my hands between them)


RD

[akpride]

I will remeasure, also I was looking at my left front tire and it was about flat. I guess this might be it I check them all the time but for some reason I had a bad valve stem I replaced it and leak checked it this morning and all is good. I will try the jack and measure with string Idea. I just don't see how it could be anything but tires. What is I try to compensate on the one side? Just a thought thanks again guys