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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Had front end aligned - What is "thrust angle"?

The front end was aligned to spec. Funny that they said "LF Bearing is slightly loose". I have a 4x4, so I have no idea what bearing they are referring.

Anyway, the list something for the "Rear" called the Thrust Angle. (Let's keep the comments on a "G" or PG level).

It shows a specified range of -0.25* - 0.25*. My truck is 0.48* printed in red to show out of range.

Anyone know what this is?
 
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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Thrust Angle‎: Thrust angle is the direction that the rear wheels are pointing in relation to the center line of the vehicle.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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mine was off too turns out when i installed add a leaf i did one side at a time and the rear end slid over 1/4" to 3/8" and i had a vibration at 45 mph got new u joints and took in for alignment said was off so i jacked truck up loosed all u bolts slid over by its self good 3/8" i guess from my marks and been good since. i was like -.63 to passenger side they gave me a print out at alignment shop asking if i have ever been in accident to do this took about 45 min to fix
 
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That is the angle the truck must be to leave the Earth's surface, and when you shift into 19th gear, you shoot into the sky, smoking F-22s.
 
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Funny that they didn't call me and ask me to let them do a four wheel alignment. I would bet that it is easier for them to do it while it is on the rack.
 
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