Question on alignment.
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Racer
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From: Perry Ga
Question on alignment.
I had a four wheel alignment right after I put in the new ujoints in halfshaft,
Now the steering wheel is cocked to the left on the column going straight down the road. She also pulls to the right. When I staighten the steering wheel I notice that the drivers side wheel is straight, but the passengers wheel is cocked outward a bit (front of tire is pointing out about a fourth of an inch), Can a shop do just a front end alignment or is this the same as a 4 wheel alignment. Can I adjust the outer tierod end on the passenger side to straighten the wheel up?
Now the steering wheel is cocked to the left on the column going straight down the road. She also pulls to the right. When I staighten the steering wheel I notice that the drivers side wheel is straight, but the passengers wheel is cocked outward a bit (front of tire is pointing out about a fourth of an inch), Can a shop do just a front end alignment or is this the same as a 4 wheel alignment. Can I adjust the outer tierod end on the passenger side to straighten the wheel up?
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson Az
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Re: Question on alignment. (TALMADGE)
Go back and have them re-align (4 wheel).
They screwed it up, no doubt.......... :mad
Edit: And this time it should be "on the house".......
[Modified by edsalinas, 5:20 PM 8/5/2003]
They screwed it up, no doubt.......... :mad
Edit: And this time it should be "on the house".......
[Modified by edsalinas, 5:20 PM 8/5/2003]
Burning Brakes
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From: Henderson NV
Re: Question on alignment. (TALMADGE)
Take it BACK and tell them to do it RIGHT! If your Corvette doesn't have an air bag, you can pull off the wheel and center it (need a steering wheel puller). I am so sick and tired of shops kludging up people's cars and socking them for big bucks. I only use shops that use computer alignment and I don't leave the area until I satisfied that they did it right. Actually never had a problem. :mad
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Racer
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From: Perry Ga
Re: Question on alignment. (edsalinas)
I went to tires plus last year, had them put new tires on, they charged 49.00 for 4 wheel alignment, no problems. I went to a different tires plus last time, they had it 3 hours aligning the car and charged 149.00 and it isn't right next Friday I will take it back. This time I will take it to the place where I got the tires from, seems they did the better job out of the two places.
Race Director
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From: tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '04 & '05
Re: Question on alignment. (TALMADGE)
If it pulls one way or the other, could it be the brakes?? Tire Air pressure.
For alignment info etc. you should get the new catalog from Vette Brakes &Products Its free at http://www.VBandP.com
Gives alot of info, that will certainly help you.
Just a thought.
tony
:chevy :chevy :chevy :chevy
For alignment info etc. you should get the new catalog from Vette Brakes &Products Its free at http://www.VBandP.com
Gives alot of info, that will certainly help you.
Just a thought.
tony
:chevy :chevy :chevy :chevy
Safety Car
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From: SANTA CRUZ CA
Re: Question on alignment. (TALMADGE)
Corvette requires a 4-wheel alignment, rears first, then the fronts. Measurements are taken from the rears to align the front. Here is a link to interpret what specs you might desire: http://www.vettebrakes.com/NewsArticals/newsa.htm
Melting Slicks
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From: Winchester VA
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Re: Question on alignment. (TALMADGE)
I do alignments and that is pretty pathetic. It pisses me off to have to read some of the stories about people in the business who are just hacks that make us all look bad.
It really isn't hard: drive the car before the alignment, note its characteristics, put it on the machine, make the adjustments (the machine is right there telling you where the suspension needs to be, drive it off the rack and test drive to make sure its right.
Ask for before and after measurements and the specs. The specs will have a tolerance, make sure you have someone point out the results showing them within specs. Don't try to adjust it yourself without a way to measure it, you'll end up with a serious sawtooth wear pattern on your tire edges. This is alos a good reason not to drive it too much before you get it fixed. Best of luck :cheers:
It really isn't hard: drive the car before the alignment, note its characteristics, put it on the machine, make the adjustments (the machine is right there telling you where the suspension needs to be, drive it off the rack and test drive to make sure its right.
Ask for before and after measurements and the specs. The specs will have a tolerance, make sure you have someone point out the results showing them within specs. Don't try to adjust it yourself without a way to measure it, you'll end up with a serious sawtooth wear pattern on your tire edges. This is alos a good reason not to drive it too much before you get it fixed. Best of luck :cheers:
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