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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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Default Right front alignment off

Got a new set of tires and had the alignment checked, shop said the the right front was in at the top by 1 degree.

It needs balljoints,, but I can imagine that causing a whole degree, is there any way to true it up?
 

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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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anybody???
 
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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When you know it needs balljoints - not worth risking feathering that new rubber by delaying.

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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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I am just waiting for a warm day, my garage is not heated.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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A warm day in Vero Beach? I lived in Port St Lucie for over ten years and can remember a lot of summer days when it was too hot, but not a winter day too cold to work.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Check the ride height on both sides, upper mount could be shot, increasing camber dramatically.
 
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