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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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Alignment?

I am having problems with my Ex. I have had it aligned 4 times and they are telling me it is straight as an arrow. I have a strong pull to the right and i just had to replace the front tires because they were worn BADLY along the inside of the tires. I feel like it might be a suspension problem but I am not sure where to start. Has anyone else run into this?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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2 or 4 wheel drive?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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it is a 2wd
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by biggietx
I have had it aligned 4 times and they are telling me it is straight as an arrow.
At the same shop??
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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At the same shop??
I have the lifetime alignment from Firestone so its free.....the 4th time I went to another shop to get a second opinion.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Was it a real alignment or just a Tow and go?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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Was it a real alignment or just a Tow and go?

Full 4 wheel rack lift alignment.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by biggietx
Full 4 wheel rack lift alignment.
That don't mean they did a complete alignment, some places will just adjust TOW and send you on your way saying they did a alignment. This is why I will always ask for a print out of before and after because there is more than Tow to adjust such as CASTOR and CAMBER.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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I took it in expecting it to possibly need a camber kit but the told me the camber and caster was fine.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Next time ask for a "reduced tolerance" alignment, which will tighten up specs and if they will not do this find another shop.
 
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