When do I need alignment after replacing front struts?
Once new struts are installed, if the alignment is roughly within spec., you can wait until you get your new tires to perform the alignment. Again, though, that assumes that the alignment is not too far out of spec. Prior to having the alignment performed, be sure there is absolutely no looseness in front…
Do you need an alignment for BJ’s struts?
Struts, BJ’s, tie rods, all require an alignment. I’d rather pay $40 for an alignment then $100+ times 4 for prematurely worn tires. If you are using OEM struts, you might get by without an alignment. Aftermarket products may not be quite as exact when it comes to drilling holes or welding the assembly together.
Can a strut replacement cause steering wheel to be off center?
So yes, a strut assembly replacement, replacing the top bearings, will impact alignment, and furthermore, if the left tie rod is not adjustable, that will most likely cause your steering wheel to be off-center. Thanks for contributing an answer to Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Stack Exchange! Please be sure to answer the question.
Can you change the Camber after replacing struts?
And as you can see from the image, the process of changing the struts, could change the camber if things are not put back correctly. Before you end up wearing an odd pattern into your front tires I would suggest having the front end aligned.
Do you need an alignment after replacing shocks and struts?
On some vehicles, the installation of new shocks and struts may affect your car’s wheel alignment. However, there are some instances where alignment is not required after replacing the struts or shocks.
Can You mount front suspension on Rolling frame?
After building the front suspension and assembling it on a rolling frame, the entire engine assembly can be mounted in place followed by the transmission. Then the car can be lifted and the entire assembly can be moved into place and attached without any damage to the freshly painted car.
Can you remove the front suspension on a Mopar big block?
You can put the front end up on two jack stands and remove all the components. But it is a no-brainer to remove it all as one unit. Chapter 7 covers this removal process for a 383/440 big-block powertrain. The main obstacle in the removal of the entire front suspension is the torsion bars.
Where does the steering axis run on a strut?
Usually strut suspension only has one ball joint rather than two, and the steering axis runs from the lower ball joint through the middle of the shock absorber, with a bearing on the top of the strut carrying the weight of that corner of the vehicle.