crap, nobody will touch mounting my tires.
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From: Glen Allen VA
Re: crap, nobody will touch mounting my tires.
Will be doing an alignment on Monday night at Sheehy Ford in Gaithersburg for the front and rear. Takes a little bit over 2 hours, but afterwards, that alignment is well worth it. Will be myself, my youngest brother (lil' pimp), and his shop buddy. We've done this about twice a year for the past four years or so. 
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From: Short Pump
Re: crap, nobody will touch mounting my tires.
Since my car has no factory alignment specs for the rear, I adjust the front first (modified alignment specs to compensate for my driving preferences), then use the centerline from those reference points to align the rear.
That is my point that in stock form it can not be done using a factory rear spec.
Hell I have the Ford service cd and it says that there are just front factory adjustments only. That doesn't mean you can't do anything with the rears, it means Ford does not offer any specs for it.
Aftermarket is just that. There are no set adjustments from ford for it. So you set it to your desires.
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From: West End
Re: crap, nobody will touch mounting my tires.
Originally Posted by fatboyee
so, since neither of you has any real time on an alignment rack you each have 2 options:
1) suckonmabawlz
OR
2) suckonmybawlz.
how do ya want 'em?
hahahhahahaa. damn i love my roomie.
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From: Glen Allen VA
Re: crap, nobody will touch mounting my tires.
Aligned the rear of the car tonight. Took about 2 hours. If you'd like me to point out the 12 adjustment points under the car, more than willing to show those eager to learn.
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From: Glen Allen VA
Re: crap, nobody will touch mounting my tires.
Originally Posted by Not Stock
our cars have no factory alignment method for the rear, only for the front. With aftermarket LCA's, panhard bar, and torque arm (each can be adjusted in some manner) it's important on a daily driver vehicle with 315's on the back.
Alignment of the rear is based on centerline alignment and toe in/out, which is why we adjust the front first then start on the rear.
Alignment of the rear is based on centerline alignment and toe in/out, which is why we adjust the front first then start on the rear.
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From: Short Pump
Re: crap, nobody will touch mounting my tires.
I know, thats why I am rubbing ya. It is an alignment, just not a factory spec from ford.
Most shops won't even touch that being they must go by factory specs, or if they do want to take the time, they may end up charging the customer. Always best to have the hookups.
Most shops won't even touch that being they must go by factory specs, or if they do want to take the time, they may end up charging the customer. Always best to have the hookups.
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