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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Alignment question

just got done replacing the upper ball joints on my 97 Explorer 4WD. I changed the one piece upper control arm on drivers side and I marked the cams to get it back to where it was originally. on the right side, I had the 2 piece unit so I just changed the ball joint piece and left the upper control arm alone.This side was so much easier. after the job though, it looks like the right tire sits further outside then the left. not by much though. the parts look the exact same on right side. I'm taking it down for an alignment tomorrow. I might have been like this before the job, not sure. anyone else have this on their Explorer when it looks like the right tire sits further outside then the left?
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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The right side wheel on my 2000 Mountaineer sits slightly farther out than the one on the left side does. I don't know if this is commong on Explorers / Mountaineers or not.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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I got the car aligned and now the front tires look even.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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I'm about due for an alignment on this Mountaineer. I need to replace the lower ball joint and upper control arm on the right side, as soon as I get a chance to get it done it will be headed in for an alignment and I'll see how it looks after that.
 
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