Can I get alignment with a different wheel on the right rear?
 

Can I get alignment with a different wheel on the right rear?

Has 3 weld wheels and 1 oem wheel on the right rear. Will this affect me trying to get an alignment?
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It might affect it. I'd try to find a 4th weld wheel or swap out the left rear for another OEM wheel.

I have searched high and low for another weld wheel, can't find anything..... (wish I had 4 matching......) BUT does give me a reason to get new wheels and tires ;) in 17s (had 17s stock, and one of the previous owners "upgraded to 16s :rolleyes:)

and don't have another oem wheel like that one either..... tires are all the same size @ 315/75/16

I think if your tires are the same size, and the wheels are all 16s, I don't see how having the one non-matching wheel would effect alignment. I'd say go ahead and do it. I doubt any slight difference in weight back there will effect anything.

- Jack

The rear is really not too align-able.

I think you'll be fine.

Yes, you can depending on the alignment machine the shop uses. The rear is not aligned, only the front.

My concern is if the wheel is not the same width and/or offset. I know the rear can't be aligned but differing geometry can affect the front.

I used to perform alignments 15+ years ago and know live axles really aren't adjustable without major work to the backing plates/hub flanges.

I do remember the wheel sensors clipped to the wheel lips though, and giving a straight reading in comparison to the other wheels.

I guess I can go to a few alignment shops and ask, haha

Years ago, I talked to an alignment guy who actually checked the alignment of the rear and bent the axle housing to get it aligned!!

There is actually special shims and braces to do it, but no one really cares on. A live axle. They usually leave it. Or just get a new housing

Getting alignment right now. $90, said they will do 1 warranty within 6 months.

Not really tripping about that, kinda just want to see where it is at.

They said the right rear wheel being different wouldn't be an issue.

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So, driving is a bit smoother now. One thing to note, I went to grease all the joints up last night, and need an adapter or something 90* for the idler arm. For my left inner tie rod, it won't take grease. Not sure what the deal with it is..


Here is my alignment print out:
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