4 Wheel Alignment - Ballast ?
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4 Wheel Alignment - Ballast ?
Had 4 wheel alignment done the other day and the tech asked me how much I weighed so he could put the ballast in the car to simulate my fat azz. It makes sense but I had no idea. Next thing you'll know I may figure out how to use a debit card at the gas pumps. Freakin amazing. 
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Had 4 wheel alignment done the other day and the tech asked me how much I weighed so he could put the ballast in the car to simulate my fat azz. It makes sense but I had no idea. Next thing you'll know I may figure out how to use a debit card at the gas pumps. Freakin amazing.
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Had 4 wheel alignment done the other day and the tech asked me how much I weighed so he could put the ballast in the car to simulate my fat azz. It makes sense but I had no idea. Next thing you'll know I may figure out how to use a debit card at the gas pumps. Freakin amazing.
That should always be done when doing a 4 wheel alignment. When I had mine done last I was at the Race Shop with about 1/4 tank of fuel and since I normally run the car over half, preferably 3/4 to full, we also added ballast just behind the seats dead center to add for the mssing fuel..
You obviously had your car a good shop.....
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First I've heard of doing that - next time I have a four wheel alignment I'll be sure to mention the ballast issue.
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