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05-15-2005, 06:29 PM | #1 |
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Alignment pros/heros wanted!
First the backround info: My 74 has been dropped in front w/3" BT spindles & 1 coil removed from the factory V8 springs & a flip kit w/drop shackles out back.
When I dropped it almost 3yrs ago, I replaced all the ball joints, all a-arm bushings, inner/outer tie-rod ends & sleeves, & installed a new idler & pitman arm. It aligned w/o much drama other than my pet peeve of the steering wheel not being 100% perfectly centered. Well, fast forward to the present w/less than 15K miles & both front tires show excessive inside/outside edge treadwear vs. the center tread & the truck pulls to the left like a SOB. The tires were 255/45/18's on 18x8" wheels & I typically ran 32-35psi of air. This weekend, I got some new 245/45/18's (I felt the new size was a better fit for the 8" wheels) & my intention is to get the alignment checked ASAP. Suprisingly, after the new tires were installed the truck doesn't pull @ all; just like after the rebuild. So WTF gives here? I figured maybe the toe was out of adjustment but since it has excessive wear on both inside & outside I'm not sure. What could it be? Professional opinions appreciated.
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