What tools do you need to do a front end alignment?
Wheel Alignment Materials
- Tape measure.
- A spool of string.
- Four jack stands (four if you intend on doing all four wheels at the same time)
- Camber gauge.
- 24mm wrench or adjustable wrench.
- 13mm wrench.
- Control arm shims.
How do I adjust my front end alignment?
Front End Alignment: Toe Adjustment. Adjust the toe by turning the inner tie rod on a rack and pinion steering system and by turning the adjusting sleeve on a parallelogram linkage system. To adjust the toe on a vehicle with a typical rack and pinion system, loosen the nut on the inner tie rod about a half inch from the outer tie rod end.
Why are my rear wheels loose on my 2004 Trailblazer?
So the 2004 Trailblazer. The first tech to look at it started talking to me about how my rear wheels are loose and there is no way to align it. That when the car is jacked up you can pull them in and out. Is there supposed to be absolutely no play in the rear diff?
Where do you set the camber and caster on a trailblazer?
Too many shops claim incorrectly that our platform has NO camber or caster adjustment, like we’re some lame MacPherson strut design where that can be true. Camber and caster have to be set FIRST by moving the lower control arm. The position fore/aft of the lower ball joint sets caster.
Do you need front end alignment for 4 wheel drive car?
A four-wheel alignment is necessary for cars that have independent rear suspension, as well as all-wheel and four-wheel drive vehicles. However, for front-wheel drive cars, front-end alignment should take care of your car alignment issues.
How tall is the front tire on a Chevy Trailblazer?
I have DJM upper A arms, Spohn adjustable rears and a LC32 Panhard. Everything is centered and looks great. Ride height on a 30.5″ tire is about 31.75″ front and 33″ rear. Figured I would post up the values.
So the 2004 Trailblazer. The first tech to look at it started talking to me about how my rear wheels are loose and there is no way to align it. That when the car is jacked up you can pull them in and out. Is there supposed to be absolutely no play in the rear diff?
Too many shops claim incorrectly that our platform has NO camber or caster adjustment, like we’re some lame MacPherson strut design where that can be true. Camber and caster have to be set FIRST by moving the lower control arm. The position fore/aft of the lower ball joint sets caster.
How to perform a front end alignment yourself?
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