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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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when i back up my two front wheels bow out like this / \
when i pull forward they are straight. i know i need an alignment but the alignment shop should be able to fix this issue right?. bmr says i need to use washers with my A arms. i didnt put any in because the old version a arms(bmr) never had them. im just confused i dont want to get an alignment if i have to take the a arms off and install the washers.

i have skinnies on the front
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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The wheels should not be changing camber like that just moving back and forth. An alignment won't fix that. Sounds like something is wrong. Is there a bolt missing or loose?
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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The wheels should not be changing camber like that just moving back and forth. An alignment won't fix that. Sounds like something is wrong. Is there a bolt missing or loose?
not that im aware of, everything was tight also
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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You should have someone back the car up for you and try to look under to see what's giving when the car moves. That's definitely not a good thing and I wouldn't be driving the car at high speeds if I were you until that gets fixed.
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