Tried to set new Alignment, guy said NOGO...

[DJCV]

Dealer-shmealer...!

[tremblay]

Hey guys!!! I have another question!!!! I want to go with CARFIXERs alignment specs but can I still do that since i'm going with a slightly different tire size? Sorry for repost but got no answer on previous thread....

[FordNut]

Tire size shouldn't have an impact on the alignment, but lowering springs might.

[tremblay]

Thanks for quick response!!!!

[tremblay]

Oh boy, car is at dealership today and they called me to say they cant meet the specs!!1 Same problem everyone is having! I told them what was said here that they have to remove the flags, I'm not too optimistic, didn't seem to know what I was talking about...why is getting an alignment so complicated? Probably will need to bring it to an other shop....

[tremblay]

Wow, now they are telling me it is possible these specs wouldn't work properly on a Canadian marauder...is there any truth to that? I mean you would think Canadian and American marauders would be aligned the same...i don't know

They said if I found out exactly what needed to be done they would do it but as of now that's as good as they can do...What is it they need to do exactly in order to meet the specs? I'm reading remove the flags but that means nothing to me or them...


Thats as close as they could get

[adtaylor]

THIS IT?

Just want to be clear on this, is this how it should look after the camber bolt cover is removed or is this before the camber blot cover is removed?

[justbob]

That's after. (flag removed)

Without the flag (lock) the camber bolt will have a small amount of travel. Of course, not enough in my case as well as many others.

[MMinMN]

I had my Marauder aligned to these specs about a year ago. Had my master mechanic brother do it while I stood there and watched. Yes he removed the flags. Installed new KDWS tires on the front at the same time too. About 15,000 miles and one year later, as every other year, the tires are wearing uneven and the steering wheel shake is back. I also rotate the tires side to side every 3K miles. So what's the next step........... try new tires???

[RF Overlord]

Wow, now they are telling me it is possible these specs wouldn't work properly on a Canadian marauder...is there any truth to that?

No. Find another shop. There is no difference between a Canadian Marauder and an American one other than the instrument cluster markings and DRLs.

I know this is an old thread, but in case anyone else has the same question...

[RF Overlord]

About 15,000 miles and one year later, as every other year, the tires are wearing uneven and the steering wheel shake is back. I also rotate the tires side to side every 3K miles. So what's the next step........... try new tires???

What are you using for tires now? I have the OEMs on Phoebe and find no abnormal wear at all. Sounds like you hit something and your alignment is off. Have it checked and then have the front wheels Road Force balanced.

[MMinMN]

OEM wheels and new OEM KDWS's were installed on the front when I had the alignment done. They were road forced balnced too.

[Speed Racer]

Carfixers pic on post #15 showing flags removed is not there.
I need to get this procedure done asap. I understand the pic with the arrows if before hand. Can anyone post a pic of what it should look like afterwards. I would like to show it to the tech so they know what I mean.
Thanks.

[MOTOWN]

If your "tech" guy cant understant what removing flags off the lower control arms mean to gain more adjustment you need to find a different shop!

[fastblackmerc]

If your "tech" guy cant understant what removing flags off the lower control arms mean to gain more adjustment you need to find a different shop!

+1!!!

The picture in post #52 is with the flags removed.