Front End Shake (Alignment Issue)

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Jan 3, 2011 | 05:45 PM

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Hitokori

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this is an old thread... but im just curious...

my truck is eating the outside of my tires off like there is no tomorrow...

i measured the tow and the front is in about an inch more that the rear of the front tires...

would this cause my problem or is my problem more likely to be caused by the 10 inch wide rims i have on the front

Jan 3, 2011 | 07:30 PM

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redlightning93

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Yikes

......I would say that is abnormal and could cause lots of tire wear.

Jan 3, 2011 | 08:01 PM

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lol maybe i should get that fixed then D:

can i get it aligned with the crappy tires on it now or should i wait til i buy new tires

Jan 3, 2011 | 08:26 PM

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redlightning93

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It will not matter but I would certainly correct it before I replaced the tires. You are basically sliding your tires sideways!

Jan 3, 2011 | 08:32 PM

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Hitokori

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how much does it cost and about how long does it take average...

also what would be a good place

Jan 3, 2011 | 09:08 PM

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A steering damper will not fix an alignment issue. Intervention is required to change alignment specs. (IE. hitting something, something worn/broke, or something slipping). Is the steering wheel off center? A poor alignment will cause a pull or tire wear, not shaking. Shaking is a run-out, or balance issue. Badly worn or cupped tires could cause that too, and a bad alignment or bad shocks could cause a tire problem, but probably not in a few weeks. If your alignment is "moving" I think the tie rod sleeves or something may be slipping (guess), and if your mechanic is telling you to install a damper, it may be time for another mechanic.

Jan 3, 2011 | 09:26 PM

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lol well i never said anything about a steering dampner to fix my problem and my steering wheel is off about 30-40 degrees because it doesnt line up right with the new steering box

Jan 3, 2011 | 09:30 PM

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Tech89

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Originally Posted by Hitokori

lol maybe i should get that fixed then D:

can i get it aligned with the crappy tires on it now or should i wait til i buy new tires

I had to re-align my truck after I replaced the tires on it (same brand tire and same size as previous tires that were on it). I had already aligned it before that with the old tires when I redid the whole front end on it. I put it back up on the rack and did my alignment again. I would get new tires and have it aligned. If you get it aligned with those chewed up tires you'll just have to get it aligned again when you get new tires. That's my .02 cent about it. . .

-Pat