Peter
What is a "Thrust" alignment?
Larry
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Samaroo <mrbugeye@hotmail.com>
To: phubbard@carroll.com <phubbard@carroll.com>
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: 16 July, 1998 11:08 AM
Subject: RE: Brakes/Front Suspension - 50 miles on rebuild
>Phil,
> If you are going to have a thrust alignment done you should wait until
>you get the rear bushings replaced as this will probably affect the
>setting. A thrust alignment means that the front wheels are parrallel to
>and in line with the rear wheels. Worn bushings at the back can cause
>the rear axle to squirm around and not be perpendicualr to the car.
>Double check the tightness and condition of the u-bolts on the rear axle
>as well, they have been known to work loose/stretch allowing the axle to
>move in relation to the springs.
>All of the work you are doing may sound like a lot of trouble/expensive
>but remember the car is 24 years old and some of this stuff has not been
>done before or maintained properly. Once you get done with it all,
>proper maintenance and small fixes will be all that it needs for quite a
>while.
>Do not pay for a 4 wheel alignment as the rear wheels are not adjustable
>but I think a thrust alignment is called for.
>Good Luck and happy motoring.
>Peter.
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