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EMMM TREE
08-19-2004, 10:20 PM
.....if camber/caster are non-adjustable? (besides the obvious toe-in toe-out)

GotBHP?
08-19-2004, 10:51 PM
On stock suspeneion front and rear toe, as well as rear camber to some extent are adjustable. Nothin' to it really...whats the problem?

Balthazarr
08-19-2004, 10:57 PM
If all components are as they should be, just the adjustments GotBHP mentioned should be all that's necessary.

EMMM TREE
08-19-2004, 11:01 PM
well after multiple wheel balancings, i still get slight steering wheel vibrations at high speeds (60+).......i thought maybe an alignment could help

sidenote:i had heavy vibrations which were greatly reduced, but not fully, after replacing the front shocks/struts (old ones were leaking)

Serious
08-19-2004, 11:13 PM
probably front lower control arm bushings or rear trailing arm bushings.

change those first. i highly recommend the GC rtab shims.

HoJo
08-20-2004, 12:31 AM
An allignment will not help a vibration. I would look at the control arm bushings or the ball joints on the control arms or the tie rods.

Hammdy
08-20-2004, 01:46 AM
I conquer on front lower control arm bushings. Easy, cheap and effective fix.

EMMM TREE
08-20-2004, 10:05 AM
ive kept my eye on those bushings for a long time, and ive never seen any cracks though