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LONGHAIR · 02-20-2005, 07:57 AM

Most places don't like that!
They are in business to make money.....and most of that comes from parts not labor. So they are going to "give" you some of thier labor, just for you to go buy your parts somewhere else.....and put them on yourself?

Alignment on a straight axle 4X4 is either very simple (toe-in adjustment) or VERY complex (expensive)! Because the only way to change camber is with shims behind the spindle.........and if you need to do that, there is something VERY wrong with your axle housing anyway (bent). Caster is changable too...with a shim under the spring, but there is no reason for that to change either.

02-20-2005, 07:57 AM	#5
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Most places don't like that! They are in business to make money.....and most of that comes from parts not labor. So they are going to "give" you some of thier labor, just for you to go buy your parts somewhere else.....and put them on yourself? Alignment on a straight axle 4X4 is either very simple (toe-in adjustment) or VERY complex (expensive)! Because the only way to change camber is with shims behind the spindle.........and if you need to do that, there is something VERY wrong with your axle housing anyway (bent). Caster is changable too...with a shim under the spring, but there is no reason for that to change either.



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