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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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I am having issues with my alignment. My tires are obviously bowing out when you look from the front. Camber I belive. I've taken my 04 Fx4 to pep boys numerous times in the past month for my alignment. Every time I go in they tell me that FORD made these trucks tires to sit that way because according to their machine it says that it is within FORD specs when it's obviously not correct. Anyone have any guidance on what I should do without having to go pay another shop to look at it.
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 09:22 PM
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Go to a different shop.
My '04 appears to have normal caster/camber.
Are your tires wearing uneven side to side? If so, get into a shop that will get the work done ASAP.
Need to check for loose and or worn front suspension parts before going into the shop. If there are loose parts, they will need to be replaced before a proper alignment can be effective.
Any of the shops should have the knowledge and capability to completely diagnose the front end.
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by joe mcmillan
Go to a different shop.
My '04 appears to have normal caster/camber.
Are your tires wearing uneven side to side? If so, get into a shop that will get the work done ASAP.
Need to check for loose and or worn front suspension parts before going into the shop. If there are loose parts, they will need to be replaced before a proper alignment can be effective.
Any of the shops should have the knowledge and capability to completely diagnose the front end.
They are wearing on the inside. I've already checked all components and seem to be fine. I'll take the advice and go somewhere else
Thank you
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 12:25 PM
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Is your truck leveled?

Either way check the lower A-Arm bolt in the front to see if it is bolt bound.

I put a leveling kit on mine and had to get a camber bolt kit to be able to get my alignment just right.
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Old Aug 22, 2014 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by panamah_r3d
Is your truck leveled?

Either way check the lower A-Arm bolt in the front to see if it is bolt bound.

I put a leveling kit on mine and had to get a camber bolt kit to be able to get my alignment just right.
What do you mean if bolt is bound?
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