Alignment F250
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Alignment F250
I have a 2009 F250 with 13,000 miles.
I took it to a ford dealer the other day to have alignment done.
I had them print me the before and after specs. I was alittle amazed the before and after printouts were only 2 minutes apart..
My question is..was this guy lazy or are these numbers (especially the thrust angle) normal for a stock 250?
I took it to a ford dealer the other day to have alignment done.
I had them print me the before and after specs. I was alittle amazed the before and after printouts were only 2 minutes apart..
My question is..was this guy lazy or are these numbers (especially the thrust angle) normal for a stock 250?
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I thought that, but is it normal to have these numbers. The truck is not worked as you can tell by the miles (Ive had it since new). Ive had 1500 chevy and gmc's in the past and dont remember these numbers being that askew. Thanks
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I'd say the mechanic checked the readout, saw it was just about right to start with. Bounced the truck a couple of times, which is enough to change the readings a little. Hit done, & printed it out. Never turned a wrench at all. That is why the times are 2 minutes apart. They didn't do anything other than put it on the rack.
I'd say the rear axle is very slightly cocked to one side. Probably not a big deal.
I'd say the rear axle is very slightly cocked to one side. Probably not a big deal.
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I am not disputing any of this..
my 1988 Acura Legend.. went from 1990 to 2008 and 200,000 miles before it NEEDED an adjustment... was always "GOOD" and 2 sets of tires went 80,000 each.
modern electronic alignment machines are great and FAST. if NO adjustment is needed.
my 1988 Acura Legend.. went from 1990 to 2008 and 200,000 miles before it NEEDED an adjustment... was always "GOOD" and 2 sets of tires went 80,000 each.
modern electronic alignment machines are great and FAST. if NO adjustment is needed.
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I think the time of the printout just reflects when the sheet was printed. Alignment measurements can be stored, recalled and printed, which in no way reflects the work performed.
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So, is this normal? If you checked new on the lots they may look like this too?!
Is there anything that can be done to get the thrust angle more centered?
Is there anything that can be done to get the thrust angle more centered?
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