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Old 03-21-2024   #6
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Default Re: Trust the seat of your pants

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Originally Posted by A26B View Post
Charlie,
So, I proceeded to do what I thought it needed, thinking it couldn't be any worse. The result of my shadetree/2x4 alignment turned out to really stabilize it. I never took it to another shop. Probably not as good as it should be, but I never experienced any abnormal tire wear or handling issues. Go figure, fancy machines w/questionable techs vs 2x4's & bubble level & tape measure.
I do my own alignments for the time being,I just keep an eye on tire wear. If I can't get it right the. I'll take it somewhere,I just hate anybody touching my cars. I bought a set of very expensive alignment plates for the next project. I e had my Z for 17 years and it's only been to the alignment shop once and that one time even though there are flats on the tie rods the hack just grabbed a pair of Channel Locks and used those to hold the tie rod from spinning while he tightened down the nut😡
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