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Old 07-17-2003, 07:55 AM
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If you have a truck or Expedition under warranty make sure you get a wheel alignment done prior to expiration. There is a caster/camber kit that must be installed to make these adjustments. It is not installed at the factory. I just had this done, and the total cost was $180. A standard alignment would have cost me about $48. I believe the kit installation was $30 per side and $60 for the kit. The work was done by an alignment shop. He told me Ford charges $30 more for the kit. It would cost you nothing under warranty, but the dealers and Ford do not inform you of the need for this kit. I was also told that the new Expy w/ IRS requires a kit for the rear as well. Be aware that if you have the alignment done at a dealer and your truck is within specs, they may not install the kit(s) or do an alignment (whether warranty or not).

 
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Old 07-17-2003, 06:26 PM
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READ THIS!!! Wheel Alignments

if its in specs then why would you need a camber/caster correction kit ?
 
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Old 07-18-2003, 07:20 AM
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You wouldn't, but if you need adjustment don't wait till your warranty runs out. The point is while under warranty go to dealer for alignment so the kit is free. Plain enough now?
 
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READ THIS!!! Wheel Alignments

Why is the kit covered under warranty? I have an aftermarket warranty and curious what triggers this to be covered by the factory.
 
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