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    Front End Alignment Adapters??

    Does anyone know what the adapters look like for our wheels......NOBODY here has ever heard of 'em and what they have will destroy my wheels!!

    Photos if ya have 'em!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marauderjack View Post
    Does anyone know what the adapters look like for our wheels......NOBODY here has ever heard of 'em and what they have will destroy my wheels!!

    Photos if ya have 'em!!
    The shop that did mine had a small tab the fit between the rim and tire.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc View Post
    The shop that did mine had a small tab the fit between the rim and tire.
    This guy has those too but by his own admission they will scar the wheels up!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marauderjack View Post
    This guy has those too but by his own admission they will scar the wheels up!!!
    No problem on my wheels, just had it done 2 weeks ago.
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    We use the heads that have the tab that clamps to the outside of the rim. Yes wheel damage "can" happen, not "will" happen. You just have to be careful. He's telling you this up front because he doesn't want to have pay for damage if it happens. Gotta cover your rear. I do the same thing at work if someone has a very clean car or custom wheels. Find someone using a newer Hunter machine like I use, the heads are pretty safe on wheels.

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    Question Is this what you are talking about?



    If it is, c'mon up to Goose Creek!
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    That looks like the same setup we use. If you're careful the rims will be fine. I've done my own with no damage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IwantmyMMnow! View Post


    If it is, c'mon up to Goose Creek!
    That may work.....how do they hook to the wheels??
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    Quote Originally Posted by IwantmyMMnow! View Post


    If it is, c'mon up to Goose Creek!
    Quote Originally Posted by WI Fordguy View Post
    That looks like the same setup we use. If you're careful the rims will be fine. I've done my own with no damage.
    Quote Originally Posted by Marauderjack View Post
    That may work.....how do they hook to the wheels??
    Exactly the way mine was done.

    They hook to the wheels with small tabs the fit between the rim & tire, then the adapter is pulled in tight.
    “When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
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    Thats what they used on mine just 5 days ago, worked great, but I don't know if I like the alignment yet or not.
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    I've seen guys deflate the tires, put the adapter on then re-inflate.

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