cpapeter
Newbie
In my quest to get this low mileage burb back to good running condition, I've finally got around to new tires and an alignment. I've already had most of the front suspension rubber replaced, along with the shocks and some other front end bits and pieces. With good tires and a fresh alignment, the truck still doesn't have a very confident on-center feel. It's constantly drifting to one side or the other. It just doesn't want to go straight.
I watched the mechanic do the alignment and could pretty easily see the screen on the Hunter alignment rack. He definitely got the toe in to spec. But I didn't see him adjust the caster or camber. And both were showing red on the screen - which means I don't think they were within spec. I know that caster and camber angles are not easily adjustable on many cars and light trucks. Is that true for these trucks as well?
Any suggestions here? Do these trucks have a tendency to this wandering problem? Do I need a better alignment job? Are there known wear points in the steering gear?
I'd appreciate any thoughts or ideas.
I watched the mechanic do the alignment and could pretty easily see the screen on the Hunter alignment rack. He definitely got the toe in to spec. But I didn't see him adjust the caster or camber. And both were showing red on the screen - which means I don't think they were within spec. I know that caster and camber angles are not easily adjustable on many cars and light trucks. Is that true for these trucks as well?
Any suggestions here? Do these trucks have a tendency to this wandering problem? Do I need a better alignment job? Are there known wear points in the steering gear?
I'd appreciate any thoughts or ideas.