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Wheel alignment problem!

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:38 pm
by -Scott-
After replacing a lower balljoint on the weekend, I had the wheel alignment adjusted this afternoon. They gave me a print-out at the end, most of which means nothing to me, but I noticed the rear axle has total toe +7.1mm - on a solid axle. The wheel aligner seemed to think that one bolt missing from a control arm might be contributing, which I find a little hard to believe (and have since rectified) and apart from that, there's nothing that can be done.

Now, I think +7mm of toe (is that "out" or "in"?) is something to be concerned about. Anybody else have an opinion? What are my options here?

Scott

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:58 pm
by bazooked
was it just on the 1 side? ya might have a bent rear housing, wats ur rear tyre wear like?

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:13 pm
by chops
Scott, that was TOTAL toe.. ie both sides added up (could be 5mm one side, 2mm the other.. etc)

Got a scan of the printout handy?

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 9:23 pm
by -Scott-
chops wrote:Scott, that was TOTAL toe.. ie both sides added up (could be 5mm one side, 2mm the other.. etc)

Got a scan of the printout handy?
Yes, total toe. +1.5 (L) and +5.6 (R), was +1.9 and +5.3 until he tightened one of the control arms (chassis end.)

I can scan it, but haven't got a photobucket etc. account to post. Got email?

Scott