PSD alignment, is it worth it?
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From: Millbrook Alabama
Mike, I took my truck in at the ripe young age of 15,000 miles for an alignment check (around here they will check it first, give you the print out, and if anything is out of spec, they will charge you to fix it($79), if the printout reads in specs there is no charge). The first time my toe was out, and they fixed it. I have my alignment checked every 30K miles just to be sure( hey, its free to check, and tires are expensive) and my truck has never needed another adjustment in 245K miles.
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From: Powder Springs, East TN
I had my alignment done on my old truck at Bridgestone for a 100 dollars for the lifetime of the vehicle and it was worth it. I need to have it done on this truck but like Brandon said its free to have it checked so why not? No harm done and you have the security of knowing your truck is inline with those new treads.
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From: Cabot, Arkansas
Mine will start cupping the tires every 2-3 years. That's how I know when it's time to replace the shocks. It's never had an alignment, and probably never will.
The fact that this truck has been rear ended and rebuilt, and hit a deer and rebuilt again, and still tracks perfectly is a huge testament to the durability of the Superduty running gear. It is to me at least.
The fact that this truck has been rear ended and rebuilt, and hit a deer and rebuilt again, and still tracks perfectly is a huge testament to the durability of the Superduty running gear. It is to me at least.
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From: Littleton, Colorado
I did the same as jdecker88 and bought a lifetime alignment from a local tire shop for $109. Every six months can get it aligned for no cost. I feel it was worth every penney as a set of tires costs around $900. Once the wear pattern starts, that's the way they wear until worn out. $200 a tire adds up fast when they wear bad. In six years only toe has needed adjustment. Camber and caster within specs so far.
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From: Newport, WA
[QUOTE=sflem849][QUOTE=superduty4x4]...What makes you think you need alignment...
I just figured if his truck is driving and tracking fine, why spend the $ on alignment? I agree though, with the price of tires making sure they'll last as long as possible is key!
I would say insurance against over $1000 worth of tires! 
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From: SE Wisco
Originally Posted by DCSpecial
I pay $59-69 for all my trucks (except my 01 with all the custom steering...takes them a little longer on it).
They put the truck on the rack and check caster, toe and camber. And adjust accordingly to get everything in rec. specs.
I do all the trucks once a year, the IFS 2wds need it like twice a year for our use (dump trucks).
Keeps the tires wearing even and the trucks drive straight as an arrow.
They also check all the front end components to make sure they aren't worn out.
They put the truck on the rack and check caster, toe and camber. And adjust accordingly to get everything in rec. specs.
I do all the trucks once a year, the IFS 2wds need it like twice a year for our use (dump trucks).
Keeps the tires wearing even and the trucks drive straight as an arrow.
They also check all the front end components to make sure they aren't worn out.
To self...please be to the north...somewhere near the border...
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From: Middle Tennessee
Hey all, thanks for the replies. I did replace the front shocks as my previous tires were wearing on the outsides in an unacceptable manner. My GY silent armors were a bit of an expense and that blowout was no fun either. I suppose I will do a bit of searching around for a good alignment deal from a worthy shop just to be sure.
There has to be a better solution. Aside from that funky wear on the previous tires, it drove great. Drives great now. I guess I need a good shop. Just don't want one that will find a problem and adjust, and then the ride heads south just so they can charge for service.
There has to be a better solution. Aside from that funky wear on the previous tires, it drove great. Drives great now. I guess I need a good shop. Just don't want one that will find a problem and adjust, and then the ride heads south just so they can charge for service.
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From: Cincy OH
Mike, haven't read the whole thread, but I just had mine aligned w/ the new BFG 35's. I specifically asked to have caster and camber adjusted to exact specs. He installed new shims on the ball joints, you can seee them-nice shiney "spacers". I could see a slight bow in the vertical stance of the wheels before, and now everything is perfectly straight. Sure costs more to align, but with 160K it was worth it.
Find an independent alignment/ axle shop. They do the best work. My guy even tightened my steering box to remove all play. He's real good with these rigs.
Find an independent alignment/ axle shop. They do the best work. My guy even tightened my steering box to remove all play. He's real good with these rigs.
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