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Is there any way to verify a car's alignment (without bringing it to a shop)



 
 
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Old August 16th 07, 03:15 AM posted to rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
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Default Is there any way to verify a car's alignment (without bringing it to a shop)

Is there any way to verify a car is reasonably in alignment
(camber,toe, caster) without bringing the car to a shop?

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Old August 16th 07, 04:19 AM posted to rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
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Default Is there any way to verify a car's alignment (without bringing it to a shop)

On Aug 15, 10:15 pm, wrote:
> Is there any way to verify a car is reasonably in alignment
> (camber,toe, caster) without bringing the car to a shop?


Yes.

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Old August 16th 07, 02:33 PM posted to rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
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> Is there any way to verify a car is reasonably in alignment
> (camber,toe, caster) without bringing the car to a shop?
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Yup! Drive it for 5,000-to-10,000 miles, then check the tires for abnormal
wear.


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Old August 16th 07, 03:05 PM posted to rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
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Default Is there any way to verify a car's alignment (without bringing it to a shop)

On Aug 15, 10:15 pm, wrote:
> Is there any way to verify a car is reasonably in alignment
> (camber,toe, caster) without bringing the car to a shop?


Well, you can check toe with a straight edge. Browse through the
messages for the past few days for details.

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Old August 16th 07, 11:37 PM posted to rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
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Default Is there any way to verify a car's alignment (without bringing it to a shop)

On Aug 15, 10:15 pm, wrote:
> Is there any way to verify a car is reasonably in alignment
> (camber,toe, caster) without bringing the car to a shop?


Strings, level, measuring tape, or;

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