Camber or alignment usually leaves it with 'one directional' pulling. Most times that the car 'wanders' left and right is from worn tie rod end bushings. It is usually caused by lack of lubrication but sometimes rough roads...especially dirt ones...have been known to wear out tre bushings on cars only a few years old.
With the car parked, squat down by your tire as if your checking air pressure or tightening lugnuts. Grab the tire and try to twist it...like the car was driving and turning left and right. If you can 'wabble' it without extreme resisitance, the tie rod end NEEDS to be replaced. Do both sides because when one wears out...they both usually wear out. And with this being a critical part of the steering system I would STRONGLY recommend replacing the AS A PAIR.
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