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Old May 21, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Allignment?

Put some lift spindles on my truck this weekend and everything seemed to be fine when moving forward. But when I back up, the tires (which are 37") tow in really bad. Can this be fixed with an allignment, or will something else need to be done? Thanks in advance.

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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Bump...anyone?
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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I believe that is normal.
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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umm no its not normal

any time you do any sort of suspension mod you should get an alignment
 
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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I took it as he was saying the camber changed as he turned the steering wheel.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Sorry for the confusion, I meant when I back up straight, the wheels dive (toe in) in. But when I put it in drive and start moving forward, the straighten up like nothing is wrong. Also when I begin moving forward from reverse, I here a lot of "popping" and strain be put on the tie rods. Just afraid to drive it now.
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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sounds like somethings loose

get it to a quality alignment shop and they should be able to tell you what's going on
 
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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I agree.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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sounds like somethings loose

get it to a quality alignment shop and they should be able to tell you what's going on
some damaged steering components maybe i.e ball joints, idler arm, etc.? any quality shop should be able to tell you though
 
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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its time for new tie rods
 
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