I went to an alignment shop to get a 4 wheel alignment on my 96 D1. The thrust angle is not adjustable but I was told it was about 3/4 of a degree off. Since it's not adjustable, does anybody know how to "fix" the thrust angle?
Thrust Angle Off - Alignment
- Thread starter syugg
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This generally means that your rear axle is "out of line," and pushing away from the center line of the vehicle. I am not completely sure how you would fix that in your situation, but you may have a bent radius arm, bent axle, or bent frame (be it mounts or the frame itself). These are the usual reasons for the thrust angle to be off.
I would be looking at the radius arm and trailing arm bushings.
if the truck dosent have wierd handeling as you roll on and off the throttle I wouldent worry about it.
if is sways or wants to change lanes then I would be looking for the culprit bushing.
if the truck dosent have wierd handeling as you roll on and off the throttle I wouldent worry about it.
if is sways or wants to change lanes then I would be looking for the culprit bushing.
syugg said:
your talking about shimming something that uses rubber bushing to maintain the thrust angle.
Dont be a idiot.
start by checking all the bushing to see if any are cracked,collapsed or just plain worn out.
you never answered if the truck sways when you roll on and off the throttle?
dont let some alignment guy that knows jack shit about these trucks worry you about 3/4 of a degree.
put it in netral lock the hand brake push her back & forth hard report back.
I am sure you have replaced the bushes Musky told you about & your happily motoring. so not much need for the rocking LOL!!!
I am sure you have replaced the bushes Musky told you about & your happily motoring. so not much need for the rocking LOL!!!
