You can but it is seldom necessary on solid axle veichles unless the frame
is out of alignment from a hard blow. I have never had to do this on any
solid axle veichle I've owned and I've owned plenty since I bought my first
car in 1963.
----- Original Message -----
From: Alex Ross <blackdak@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 7:29 PM
Subject: DML: Rear end alignment
>
> 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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