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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 09:07 AM
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alignment-2001 250SD 4x4

After new tires, ball joints and an alignment my truck handles worse than before the work was done. The tech said everything is within specs. The alignment printout only shows toein. So is castor and camber adjustable on my 2001 250SD 4x4?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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Not without sleeves in the upper balljoint.

How is it handling?
Does it pull? which way? at what speed? is it when braking or cruising?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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The truck feels loose and unstable at all crusing speeds. Braking pull is not the issue. New wheel hub assemblies, front axle U-joints, seals, tires, ball joints on the right, left ball joints 1 yr old and an alignment. The truck didn't feel this loose before the front end rebuild. Tires = Dunlop Rover RVXT 265/16. Same tire size as before except last ones were Firestone. One more thing miles = 196000.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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If you paid for a full alignment and they only set the toe then I hope you go back and see them.

Based on your description only, I would say you either have too much toe-out or a loose track-bar.

You might want to double check your tire pressures while your at it.
 
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