shortskoolbus Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Alignment guy said he couldnt get my RH front into spec because my suspension is old... true story or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 It's possible if the bushings are shot and/or the strut spring rate has changed. Replacing all the rubber bushings (control arm and strut top at least) and verifying the spring dimension on the strut should restore it and make adjustment possible again. It's also possible that something is bent - it can be difficult to tell without dismounting each component from the car. "old" could mean wore out rubber or it could mean bent....or both. But his statement is likely true for some very real reasons. I would say rip into it and inspect as you go. Replace as needed. Align after. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortskoolbus Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Well basically he said it's because i need new struts. I didn't really see why that would affect the alignment, if anything sagging springs more so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 translation " I dont want to do it" If your car passes the bounce test you dont need struts. He probably saw them leaking. Find another place. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Its possible that the strut could be bent..... did he even look at it though? I have bent strut tubes but it takes some serious air unless you hit something. Generally if you hit something the control arm will bend before the strut will. Only way to bend a strut by itself is to get a couple feet of air.... in my experience. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortskoolbus Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 when i asked him why he couldnt get it into spec his response was "old suspension" and the recommended fix was "camber kit"... if the root cause is old suspension, wouldnt' changing the worn suspension components be the logical next step? camber kit? .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Yes basically he is trying to sell you a $200 or so kit which will do F all. Honestly go to your dealer for alignment purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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