I don't think so. My '99 FSM has no alignment specs for the rear end,
only the front. I tend to think along the same lines - I didn't think
you could align a rear axle except for maybe having the one end too far
forward and the other too far back, but you'd notice that for sure. A
second opinion isn't a bad idea IMO.
Alex Ross wrote:
> Is it possible to align the rear end of a truck? The reason I ask is that I
> had my Dak at the dealer last week to replace the upper control arm bushings
> (they ended up replacing the entire control arms, ball joints and all!).
> When I got the truck back, it pulled to the right pretty noticeably. So,
> when I took it back this morning, they call and tell me that the front end
> is aligned, but the left rear is out of alignment. Said it would cost about
> $130-140 to align, including shims! I asked the service rep, you take the
> front end of my truck apart, and when I get it back the alignment is off and
> you tell me it is the rear end? WTF??? I didn't know you could align the
> rear of a truck with a solid axle!?!? Should I take it somewhere else to get
> a second opinion?
>
> Alex
> 97 CC Sport V8 5spd
>
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