2 or 4 wheel alignment?
#2
I would still do the 4 wheel because the shop can then check the thrust angle. You can also check to ensure that your setup is still within factory specs.
There is some lee-way on the rear, but it's a real pain in the **** to adjust.
I think I paid 80 Canadian for the 4 wheel. Peace of mind priceless.
Uneven tire wear.... not a concern.
There is some lee-way on the rear, but it's a real pain in the **** to adjust.
I think I paid 80 Canadian for the 4 wheel. Peace of mind priceless.
Uneven tire wear.... not a concern.
#3
Look at it this way: our cars have a rear beam axle. If there's something wrong with the rear alignment, it will require bending/boxing the axle which is some serious cash. Pretty much the only way there is something wrong with it is if you hit something with it.
So, if you can have 'em check it, then go for it.. but they probably won't be able to do anything else for the rear wheels.
So, if you can have 'em check it, then go for it.. but they probably won't be able to do anything else for the rear wheels.
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Have the trust angle done to see if you have concerns with the rear and request a before and after copy of the alignment printout. If they say printer is not working then I suggest checking somewhere else.
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any shop with the alignment machine should have the capability to check the thrust angle.
Do you work for Town Fair Tire or something?
Do you work for Town Fair Tire or something?
#11
Then that means your rear axle / beam is bent.
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The rear wheels aren't adjustable, and the front toe is the only spec specified for adjustment from the factory. Camber is the most important spec on our cars alignment, and if it's not perfectly even on both sides you tend to get a slight pull. If the mechanic is a cool person, they will adjust your lower strut bolt to adjust the front camber.
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Originally Posted by maxima985spd
I just got an alignment and the guy said my right rear wheels was off by like .5
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Originally Posted by maxima985spd
not sure. but nice post. i think it was a little over .5 degree. he didnt bounce it up and down, i had about 1/4 tank for gas.
#16
i work at an repair center as a suspension/front end tech. i just replaced my front and back struts and the mount bushing. the maxima has a solid rear axle. the alignment machine itself won't give any spec for adjusting a rear end. if your car back tire is off, you need to visit a body shop to pull and frame or your rear axle itself is bent.
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#18
Well it cant hurt to get all 4 checked...but dont pay for a 4 wheel alignment. A lot of places outhere have a 4 wheel alignment where they check and adjust. Makes sense though, if your back end is out of spec then theres not much they can do. All in all basically the point people are trying to make is, if you havent hit anything or have had anything done to the car were the rear beam has been bent, then just ask for a 2 wheel alignment. Cant adjust the rear so why bother.
#19
old thread but here goes, i have a 5th gen and last winter i fishtailed into a curb and it knocked my whole wheel off the stud basically broke, bodyshop fixed this along with some damage that was done to the body.. i noticed that the wheel that hit the curb is pushed in alot more than the other side basically i hit the passenger side on that side i have 1 1/2 inches from rim to the outside of the Quarter panel and on the other side which was not hit i have less than 1 inch... im guessing sumthing is really wrong now huh
#20
I fail to understand how you could have repairs done like that without receiving a printout showing the alignment specs after the work.
If that was omitted, pay for a professional alignment where you get a good printout showing the before/after specs. Eyeballing misalignment issues isn't very useful. If you have a problem, this should show it.
Dave
If that was omitted, pay for a professional alignment where you get a good printout showing the before/after specs. Eyeballing misalignment issues isn't very useful. If you have a problem, this should show it.
Dave
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