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08-31-2019, 04:05 PM

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Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

The alignment itself is pretty easy, I would say...

The alignment itself is pretty easy, I would say maybe 1/2 as hard as the spring replacement you did :D The big thing is the upfront investment and having a good surface in a flat area to do it for...

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08-30-2019, 09:52 PM

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Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

I figured I would bring this back up as today I...

I figured I would bring this back up as today I did an alignment check on my Buick Roadmaster wagon, which is very similar to our vans in construction. I used the recently acquired bubble gauge,...

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02-23-2019, 05:52 PM

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Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

The machines do exactly what they think they...

The machines do exactly what they think they should I would agree, but the what they read is greatly influenced by the operator setup as you mention, base calibration frequency and accuracy, and just...

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02-22-2019, 10:14 PM

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Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

Front wheel bearing looseness certainly could...

Front wheel bearing looseness certainly could show up as variability because it would make a difference which was the looseness was pushed out. I think with aluminum wheels that have the big...

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02-22-2019, 06:23 PM

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Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

If they are calculating the caster the same way...

If they are calculating the caster the same way as it is done with the manual gauges, that does kind of make sense, as the caster is the taken from two readings that kind of balance the errors out,...

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02-21-2019, 03:47 PM

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Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

The bolts go through slots in the frame, so the A...

The bolts go through slots in the frame, so the A arm can move in and out, so you would need to have some kind of floating nut plate to allow the motion in and out, but prevent turning. Probably...

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02-21-2019, 02:11 AM

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Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

I just got a set of turntables (second set first...

I just got a set of turntables (second set first was junk) and played with them a little after I modded them for more travel. They will make it much easier once I get out on the level driveway in...

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02-21-2019, 01:05 AM

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Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

Those steps are pretty accurate, although the...

Those steps are pretty accurate, although the rolling part has mostly gone away if they are on good turntables that float easily. Toe is the biggest one for that issue. The problems really start if...

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02-21-2019, 12:19 AM

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Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

Wow, the last two posts certainly confirm what I...

Wow, the last two posts certainly confirm what I was very suspicious of, and that is huge repeatability issues with the machines. Even though they read to .01 increment, they are really closer to .2...

Forum: General Discussion Forum

02-13-2019, 02:00 PM

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Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

A question for you D&J. Do recall...

A question for you D&J.

Do recall how big the variances were between your ending and the next starting readings? I think that would be very interesting information to help get a feel for...

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02-12-2019, 06:51 PM

Replies: 24

Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

I spent 14 years in a...

I spent 14 years in a machine/fabrication/machinery building shop while I was in high school, college, and after graduating, so I know exactly what you are saying. I have a Bridgeport and lathe in...

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02-12-2019, 03:39 PM

Replies: 24

Wheel alignment shops and issues

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Posted By booster

Wheel alignment shops and issues

Based on the experiences we have had getting wheel alignments lately, and from what I have been reading on this forum and other places, it is starting to look like the whole wheel alignment business...

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