2014 Ram 1500 Alignment: Specs & Service

These symptoms can indicate that one or more wheel angles are outside specification. Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria can measure all four wheels and inspect the steering and suspension before recommending an adjustment.

• The truck pulls to one side on a flat road.
• The steering wheel is not centered while driving straight.
• A tire wears faster on its inside or outside edge.

The technician also checks tire condition, steering components, and suspension parts for wear that could prevent the alignment from holding. Measuring the current angles first helps identify whether an adjustment is needed before you pay for one.

• Camber, caster, and toe measurements on all four wheels.
• Adjustment toward factory specification where possible.
• Inspection of tires, steering, and suspension components.

An alignment check is appropriate when the truck begins pulling, the steering wheel sits off center, or tire tread wears unevenly. It is also sensible after suspension work or a major pothole impact because those events can change wheel angles.

• Check alignment when handling or steering changes.
• Consider an inspection after major pothole impact.
• Have the angles checked after suspension repairs.

That is why the service begins with an inspection of steering and suspension components. If wear is found, Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria can explain which component affects the alignment and what should be addressed before or during adjustment.

• Inspect tie rods for wear that can change toe.
• Check ball joints for looseness affecting wheel position.
• Inspect struts and related suspension components.

A measurement is still useful after symptoms, a major pothole impact, or suspension component replacement. Booking the service lets the technician compare the current angles with the factory specification before an adjustment is recommended.

• Look for even tread wear across each tire.
• Pay attention to steering-wheel position on straight roads.
• Request an inspection after suspension work.

The measurement shows whether the wheel angles are within specification and whether an adjustment is appropriate. The inspection also looks for tire, steering, or suspension wear that could cause the angles to change again.

• Measure all four wheel positions.
• Compare the angles with factory specifications.
• Identify wear that may affect alignment results.

Where the suspension allows adjustment, the angles are set back toward the manufacturer's specification. Camber describes wheel tilt, caster relates to steering-axis angle, and toe describes whether the tires point slightly inward or outward. Together, these measurements affect tire contact and straight-line tracking.

For a 2014 Ram 1500, the service is intended to address tire scrubbing and steering that is not centered. Booking first establishes whether adjustment is needed before you pay for one. Schedule service with Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria in Peoria, Arizona, or call 623-400-7471.

Adjustment depends on the suspension design and the measured condition of the truck. If an angle cannot be brought into specification, worn steering or suspension parts may be contributing to the result. Tire wear can also provide an early clue: uneven wear on one edge may reflect wheel-angle concerns, while pulling or an off-center wheel points to a tracking issue that deserves measurement.

Bring your 2014 Ram 1500 to Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria in Peoria for a factory-spec alignment — schedule service.

Larry H. Miller Dodge Ram Peoria performs the alignment inspection at 8665 West Bell Road in Peoria, AZ 85382. The service checks camber, caster, and toe across all four wheels, then considers whether the tires, steering, or suspension show wear that could hold the alignment outside specification.

For directions or appointment assistance, contact the dealership at 623-400-7471. You can also schedule service online for your 2014 Ram 1500.