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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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I had an alignment done awhile back and I notice that after they adjusted the front, the rear thrust angle was off. I brought it back in and they said that they could adjust the steering wheel to correct it as far as driveability goes. Is this a common issue or something that could be a problem?
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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Thrust angle is the angle in which the rear axle 'points'. They can make front toe match this so it drives straight, but once you correct thrust angle, it will have to be re-aligned. Check rear control arms for being bent, rear control arm bushings or bent axle. This can also be corrected by getting adjustable rear lower control arms.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by joshp14
Thrust angle is the angle in which the rear axle 'points'. They can make front toe match this so it drives straight, but once you correct thrust angle, it will have to be re-aligned. Check rear control arms for being bent, rear control arm bushings or bent axle. This can also be corrected by getting adjustable rear lower control arms.
What he said....get the adjustable control arms.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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I wouldn't worry about it, its only .03 degrees out of spec. Thats 1/3 of 1/10th of 1 degree - but if you really want to change it, as stated above, adjustable LCAs is the way to go.
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Thanks for the input guys.
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