Tried to get it aligned today
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Tried to get it aligned today
Ok, I took my truck in for alignment today to a very reputable service center today. They told me it needed 1 degree of camber and the only way to obtain it would be to purchase a adjustable tie rod and have it aligned at the same time in the ballark of $400.00. Does this seeem fair and correct?
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Ok, I took my truck in for alignment today to a very reputable service center today. They told me it needed 1 degree of camber and the only way to obtain it would be to purchase a adjustable tie rod and have it aligned at the same time in the ballark of $400.00. Does this seeem fair and correct?
AFAIK, camber is not adjustable on your (4x4) truck.
Caster angle is adjustable and there are eccentric cams built in to make that adjustment.
Toe is adjustable with tie rods (already part of the steering linkage) and toe is normally measured in inches, not degrees.
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wow! thats a new one!! how reputable can they be?? 400.00 bucks for an alignment! i hope you called them crooks when you walked out the door! personally, i would have alittle fun with them, for wasting my time- after you get a few responses,etc from your post here. i would print them out and take them by the shop!.
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Camber is adjustable on the AAM front.....
Specialty Products Company
23800
0° DODGE TRK. OFFSET BALL JOINT
23800 - 23830
Dodge Offset Ball Joints
These offset ball joints replace the upper ball joint on late model Dodge Trucks. They come in 1/2 degree increments and provide for independent wheel caster and/or camber changes up to 1-1/2 degrees. Use installation sleeve set 23780 in conjunction with ball joint press 7250 for quick removal and installation of the ball joints. They come with an installation template for accurate changes.
* Note: 23800 is an OEM Replacement Ball Joint with no change in camber.
Tools - 23780 - Ball joint press sleeves
7250 - Ball joint press
23800* Cam/Cas 0.0¡
23810 Cam/Cas ±.50¡
23820 Cam/Cas ±1.00¡
23830 Cam/Cas ±1.50¡
Installation time: 1.0 hr/side
Required: 1 per wheel
Applications:
Dodge 4WD:
2003 - 04 BR2500, BR3500
http://www.specprod.com/PROD_DIR/PROD_TRUCK.HTML
Specialty Products Company
23800
0° DODGE TRK. OFFSET BALL JOINT
23800 - 23830
Dodge Offset Ball Joints
These offset ball joints replace the upper ball joint on late model Dodge Trucks. They come in 1/2 degree increments and provide for independent wheel caster and/or camber changes up to 1-1/2 degrees. Use installation sleeve set 23780 in conjunction with ball joint press 7250 for quick removal and installation of the ball joints. They come with an installation template for accurate changes.
* Note: 23800 is an OEM Replacement Ball Joint with no change in camber.
Tools - 23780 - Ball joint press sleeves
7250 - Ball joint press
23800* Cam/Cas 0.0¡
23810 Cam/Cas ±.50¡
23820 Cam/Cas ±1.00¡
23830 Cam/Cas ±1.50¡
Installation time: 1.0 hr/side
Required: 1 per wheel
Applications:
Dodge 4WD:
2003 - 04 BR2500, BR3500
http://www.specprod.com/PROD_DIR/PROD_TRUCK.HTML
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I had to do the same on my 98 gasser but I was 2 degrees out. 2 degrees is enough to make a big difference in tire wear but it seems 1 degree is not.
Any good alignment shop will be able to tell you about these products. Feel fortunate that you found one!
Rick
Any good alignment shop will be able to tell you about these products. Feel fortunate that you found one!
Rick
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