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Ridgeline drifts direction of turn

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Default Ridgeline drifts direction of turn

When I make a turn, my truck (130k miles) doesn't return to center and then drives as if aligned to the turn direction. Turn left, prepare to track left...

In the summer I had a 2" lift installed. Around Oct/Nov I had new struts, new inner/outer tie rods, new axles, new sway bar bushings, new sway bar links. I had it in for alignment three times in a 2 month period, twice it was out of alignment (shortly after aligned) and the third time they said all was in spec except for passenger rear which was just slightly out of spec but "Honda doesn't provide for adjustment of on that spec..." 1st alignment done by a shop and then went to different shop for the following 2 visits.

Since then, I had the 100,000 mile service done and I asked them to do a check of the suspension and components. They said everything was tight, responding correctly, etc. They did say there were signs of leaking from the rack and pinion but nothing they would replace right now. They suggested I just watch for any puddling, noises upon turning, etc.

I'm going insane with it driving this way and to hear it's "normal" or it can't stay in alignment because Honda doesn't provide adjustment for the spec sounds a little nuts.

The only way i can think to describe it is like the feeling of an outer tie rod joint doesn't move freely and doesn't want to return to center.

Does this sound familiar to anyone?
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