In my recent estimate to replace my rear lower control arms....they included a price to realign (something)...????
Whats to realign...can't realign rear end...it's fixed....
Any ideas...????
Thanks, Architect
2004 marauder with 128,000 miles....
In my recent estimate to replace my rear lower control arms....they included a price to realign (something)...????
Whats to realign...can't realign rear end...it's fixed....
Any ideas...????
Thanks, Architect
2004 marauder with 128,000 miles....
Modifications to my 2004 Mercury Marauder:
"Xcalibrator SCT" Flash...BEST MODIFICATION...
"Ford Racing" 410 gear
18"X8.5" Black Bullitt Wheels
Black Lugs and Black Aluminum Valve stems
"Ford Racing" Center caps
Black Wilwood Brakes (fronts)
A-Pillar Mounted "ScanGauge II"
"Powered By Ford" coil covers
30% Window Tint
"X-pel" Light Shields
"Magnaflow" Stainless Mufflers
"Pro-gard" skid plate
"WeatherTech" window deflectors
"Stealth Tech" Parking/turn lamps
Rear Spoiler
"Sylvania" Silver Stars headlight lamps
"Kenny Brown" dead pedal
"Megs" delete resonator tips
"SS" Titanium Inserts
Blacked out window trim
I don't believe there is any alignment for the rear end. Cars with independent rear suspension can be aligned.
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Re-align your bank account maybe?
If you’re going to replace the rear lowers replace the rear uppers, the bushings are much smaller and they’re always worn/damaged
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I was told that anytime you replace the control arms on the rear YOU MUST realign the front end because it's based on the rear settings...? They agree that you do not realign the rears.
The replacement lower control arms were $273.00 each plus 290.00 installation. Not complaining just stating...
Thanks for everyone's response....
Modifications to my 2004 Mercury Marauder:
"Xcalibrator SCT" Flash...BEST MODIFICATION...
"Ford Racing" 410 gear
18"X8.5" Black Bullitt Wheels
Black Lugs and Black Aluminum Valve stems
"Ford Racing" Center caps
Black Wilwood Brakes (fronts)
A-Pillar Mounted "ScanGauge II"
"Powered By Ford" coil covers
30% Window Tint
"X-pel" Light Shields
"Magnaflow" Stainless Mufflers
"Pro-gard" skid plate
"WeatherTech" window deflectors
"Stealth Tech" Parking/turn lamps
Rear Spoiler
"Sylvania" Silver Stars headlight lamps
"Kenny Brown" dead pedal
"Megs" delete resonator tips
"SS" Titanium Inserts
Blacked out window trim
All they can do is tell you if your rear thrust angle is within spec and it won’t dog walk. There is no adjustment to correct it if did besides replacing parts or correcting a bent frame. I don’t know about needing a front end alignment after rear suspension work?? Never heard of it and can’t think of any reason for it. But I’ve been wrong at least twice in my lifetime.
What I can say is that you got royally hosed on them control arms.. A nice brand new set of both uppers AND lowers from Metco is like $450 and an absolutely huge upgrade over the stock flimsy ones.
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Cobra short block / ProCharger F1-A / Cog drive upgrade / Manley valves / Brian Tooley Racing valve springs / 80# inj. / -8 fuel line / -6 return / Aeromotive 340 pumps and regulator / 2012 GT500 TR6060 six speed / twin disc clutch / Driveshaft Shop GT500 upgraded CV joint shaft / BA5000 blow thru MAF/ 4.10's / Ford Racing 31 spline set up and Girdle / Metco D.S. safety loop / Stainless Works headers, cats, and everything else out back / ClassGlass hood / Bob's hood strut mod / Hurst line lock / Metco control arms / Addco front and rear sway bars / Monroe severe duty shocks all around / Race concepts rotors / Badgeless grille / 35% tint / FBM's interior LED kit and ambient lighting kit / Pioneer FB700 deck / kenwood speaker 4 Ch. / Rockford Fosgate 10" sub and amp / Kicker 6 X 8's all around / back up cam / bluetooth / Pioneer Xm / 704 RWHP 603 RWTQ tuned by Mo's Speedshop.
I'm with justbob. You should have gotten billet rear control arms. The car would handle much better for a cheaper price. But, hey it's your money to spend as you ant.
I replaced my rears with Metco arms, never did an alignment until I replace the tire. Alignment guy said no problems with the rear.
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