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Do our cars only require a front end alignment?

   
Old Jan 17, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Do our cars only require a front end alignment?
Are there any adjustable points in the rear axle? I have heard that in the back, they can add shims or something which technically affect the alignment but I'm not sure.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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If the back is out of alignment, then the beam is bent, iirc.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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They should check it but as far as aligning it, no not much room to play with
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Rear cannot be aligned. If the rear is out of alignment then you have a bent beam, or lowered to the point where it affects your alignment.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Child_uv_KoRn
If the back is out of alignment, then the beam is bent, iirc.
Would a bent beam create any issues? How would I go about changing it?
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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Excessive tire wear. Solution: Junkyard, get another one, install, realign.
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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rear beam replacement is pretty straight forward, the only thing to look out for is the e-brake cables, sometimes they give some trouble if you live in northern climate with salt.
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