need re-alignment after ball joint replace?
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need re-alignment after ball joint replace?
Hi all!
My truck needs alignment bad (really bad) after changing out tie-rod ends. Thought I'd be able to do ball joints but things went the way they did and not a chance. Now, i need the truck for work and really won't be able to do ball joints for a while. Could I get alignment done and then do ball joints later without ruining alignment, or am I looking at another alignment?
Thanks!
Walter
My truck needs alignment bad (really bad) after changing out tie-rod ends. Thought I'd be able to do ball joints but things went the way they did and not a chance. Now, i need the truck for work and really won't be able to do ball joints for a while. Could I get alignment done and then do ball joints later without ruining alignment, or am I looking at another alignment?
Thanks!
Walter
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Your talking about your toe in right? Try setting it yourself. All it takes is two straight edges ( held up against tires horizontal with ground ) and a tape measure to messure between the edges tire to tire. Adjust as needed with
your tie rod to tie rod end sleeves. Each side equally, steering wheel straight.
You will be surprised how easy it is. The last one i set at 1/16th of an inch toe in and it is tracking straight. You might need more i dont know. It could get you by till the ball joint install anyway.
Good luck
your tie rod to tie rod end sleeves. Each side equally, steering wheel straight.
You will be surprised how easy it is. The last one i set at 1/16th of an inch toe in and it is tracking straight. You might need more i dont know. It could get you by till the ball joint install anyway.
Good luck
