Alignment

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GEO
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How would I test my alignment. I hit a pot hole today.... ****ing basterd was filled with water. Is there anyway.. to test my alignment... ?


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nomuken
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find a long straight road, center your steering wheel, cruise with your hands off the wheel for a few seconds. your car shouldn't pull to the left or to the right.

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GEO
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I kow that.. but a road as bumps, and is slanted to begin with.. anything else?

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SmithSR
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Not really, no. Many roads have what is known as 'road crown' and no road is really spot on level... Best bet is find a trustworthy shop that you are confident does a good job.

Some shops that I know of actually will hang the heads on your car, check the settings, and if it's withing specs, will test drive to make sure there's no serious steering/wandering/pulling issues, and that tire pressure is correct, then hand you the keys and wish you a fine day.(no charge, since no adj was made)

These shops might be hard to find, but still, even if you don't find a customer-friendly shop, you should at least pay to have the car re-aligned if you feel there might be adjustment necessary, or if you can justify paying for the job as preventative maintenance.


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