where to get rear wheels aligned

ratbug aka toddy101

439 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 31 Jan 2005, 5:59 pm

#301083

Since i've done the irs conversion, the rear wheel alignment has been a bit out because i dont know where to align trailing arm in relation to the spring plates.
Trouble is, can't find any wheel aligners in the maitland/newcastle are who have the ability to change it. The car seems to wonder slightly when one of the rear wheels go over a big bump.

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BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 31 Jan 2005, 7:09 pm

#301127

most good tyre places hsould be able to check it and adjust.

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Jan 2005, 9:10 pm

#301243

Hi

My guy in Sydney just backed it onto the machine. The last alignment I had I had just fitted 944 spring plates & arms, I fiddled with car when it was in the air until it looked right, when I took it to the aligment shop it was spot on.

Steve

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2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 1 Feb 2005, 9:42 am

#301474

mine did it with the same machine. the machine read both front and rear at the same time. so just put it up and adjusted it all. some places i found though if you rang and asked them "can you adjust my rear suspension" tyhey would say now, but ask them if they can cheack it for you nad you may get an answer of yes.

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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 1 Feb 2005, 10:51 am

#301501

try a suspension place.

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ratbug aka toddy101

439 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 1 Feb 2005, 8:13 pm

#301849

Sorry forgot to mention. i've had it checked.. about 3mm toe-out at the rear, but yeah they wouldnt (said they can't) adjust it.
Might try the suspension place.
Thanks, Andrew.

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71superbug The Itch Itcher

1,184 posts · joined May 2004 · 1 Feb 2005, 10:48 pm

#301960

yeah any monroe place should be able to do it or similar. they can do all 4 wheels at once.

Anthony

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Feb 2005, 10:53 pm

#301966

Hi

They also need to know how to do it, make sure all your nuts are well lubed to make it easier for them. I find the old fashioned shops are usaully the best.

Steve