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Old 07-07-2003, 06:35 PM   #1
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Question Front-end out of whack

We have an 87 GMC short/wide. After putting on large wheels and tires-noticed one tire is closer to the fender than the other. Took it to the frame shop, put it on the laser machine-frame is straight. Man said there is not enough play to adjust the cab and fenders. Whats up here? Anyone else had this problem?
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Old 07-07-2003, 06:47 PM   #2
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Nope. Good idea, though. I went out and measured to be sure. I'm new to these trucks and wonder about the A-arms and alignment (all those shims and stuff). Something must be wrong there, although there is no evidence of damage.
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Old 07-07-2003, 07:50 PM   #3
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I have found some alignment shops don't know how to properly align a front end. I bet you have more shims behind the upper control arm on one side than you do the other. A lot of front end guys don't take the time to do it right. If done right, they will have close to the sam shims, side to side.

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Old 07-07-2003, 08:34 PM   #4
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Thanks, That's a good idea. I'll ask the Street-Rod and early pick-up guys who's the best in town.
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