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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Alignment ?

Had new tires installed and they checked the alignment, only off alittl in front that he adjusted,, the driver side rear is off alittle but he said a repair shop or dealer would have to shim the rear to get it spot on,, That sound right?

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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Yup..though a 'good' alignment shop can do the rears as its just bolts and shims...then again it depends on what is "a little off",,sometimes it not worth it.How are the tires wearing?
Old Apr 25, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by IgottaWoody
Yup..though a 'good' alignment shop can do the rears as its just bolts and shims...then again it depends on what is "a little off",,sometimes it not worth it.How are the tires wearing?
They are wearing good , but were down to 40% 1 tire 60% so close to their end so I got new tires, The tech said it was only off alittle. I check again when I reinstall my winter tires,but Ill use my dealer!
Old Apr 25, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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The rear being a little off may be wheel bearings. When they wear it lets the wheels cant, so camber would be out.
Otherwise, relax, you don't need to worry about that. A "little" is within specs.
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