Another Team Ford question from the Newb

[Wires]

Sorry to bother everyone, but just a quick question.

I keep hearing about the "factory" alignment specifications, and how they differ from the "correct" specifications.

I recently had my car aligned at Team Ford, but I didn't know to ask about it.

Do they know about the "correct specs?" Should I be concerned?

[martyo]

Sorry to bother everyone, but just a quick question.

I keep hearing about the "factory" alignment specifications, and how they differ from the "correct" specifications.

I recently had my car aligned at Team Ford, but I didn't know to ask about it.

Do they know about the "correct specs?" Should I be concerned?

Who at Team did the alignment?

[67435animal]

Sorry to bother everyone, but just a quick question.

I keep hearing about the "factory" alignment specifications, and how they differ from the "correct" specifications.

I recently had my car aligned at Team Ford, but I didn't know to ask about it.

Do they know about the "correct specs?" Should I be concerned?

If Jeff did the alignment, you're set. If not, go back and have him redo the alignment for you. We can get you hooked up to the Marauder team in Team Ford (assuming you mean the Marietta GA dealership).

[martyo]

If Jeff did the alignment, you're set.

That's what I was driving at! Jeff is the master chasis dude! :beatnik:

[67435animal]

That's what I was driving at! Jeff is the master chasis dude! :beatnik:

I know. I'm direct, not a diplomat like you!

[CRUZTAKER]

That's a good question actually....

I had my first alignment in early 2004, back when we ALL complained of unusual, but similar front tire wear.

I ended up going to a custom shop that ground up builds race cars. Not directly for the alignment, but for other mods that required this adjustment. Needless to say, I was concerned from all that I had read about dealer horror stories.

There were no specs at the time. He just did it. :confused:

I am pleased to say that at 28k miles, my front tires look as if they were new.

My summary:

If a top knotch chasis builder/repairer does it, your odds are good.
From what I understand (never been there-but wish it was closer), the folks down there at team ford take pride in their accuracy, quality, and detail in the work they perform.

Odds are in YOUR favor there. ;)

[Marauderman]

There is a piece that needs to be knocked off the front under chassie when doing the first alighnment--"frdwrnch" from our Carolina Marauders Club knows all about it---he has an MM and is a Serv. Mgr at a L/M ----saw it done to mine---thats why mine wasn't correct until then------hey --frdwrnch--tell all about it--or PM him --he can explain it better....

[TAF]

If Jeff did the alignment, you're set.Yep............

[Smokie]

Some numbers, sometimes knowing the numbers helps.

CAMBER is the key, toe counts...but camber is the key.

The specified FACTORY range goes from +0.1* to -1.5* CAMBER. ok?

The problem is that you could be at -1.5* on both sides and the aligment guy would give you the thumbs up and tell you is all good. Your tires are crap and he is not lying to you.

Carfixer set my camber at - 0.4* it stopped my front tires from self-destructing and my car still handles very well at high speed lane changes on the Interstate.

Moral of the story, you could be within factory specs and still ruin your tires.:D

[Wires]

Thanks for all the info.

I hope there's either only one Jeff, or you are all speaking (well, typing) of Jeff Harris.

[martyo]

Thanks for all the info.

I hope there's either only one Jeff, or you are all speaking (well, typing) of Jeff Harris.

Yep, it's Jeff Harris a/k/a Shankin.

[Wires]

Looks like I'm all set.

Thanks, again, everyone.

[DMcLaughlin]

Jeff is da best....just don't expect him to return your phone call or answer his phone. Best with cars....worst with phones! LMAO!!!!!!!! :)