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cdacda13 · 01-12-2009, 11:36 AM

Yesterday I was told by the guy following behind me that me driver side rear tire was out of alignment. He said it looked like it was angled inwards. I said that was impossible because a RWD solid axle shouldn't need alignment. When the truck is sitting, everything looks fine. I haven't check the wear pattern yet, but the tires are pretty new so I don't know if anything will show up.
So, the questions are:
Does a solid axle need alignment? (In this case, chamber adjustment)
If it doesn't, what would cause the tire to be slant? (Assuming the rim is seated properly and lug nuts torqued to spec)
If it does, how much would it cost to do an alignment?
I really don't want to waste money taking it to a shop. And my worst fear is that the axle is bent.

01-12-2009, 11:36 AM	#1
cdacda13 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Milford/Villanova Posts: 1,044 iTrader: (0)	Rear axle alignment? Yesterday I was told by the guy following behind me that me driver side rear tire was out of alignment. He said it looked like it was angled inwards. I said that was impossible because a RWD solid axle shouldn't need alignment. When the truck is sitting, everything looks fine. I haven't check the wear pattern yet, but the tires are pretty new so I don't know if anything will show up. So, the questions are: Does a solid axle need alignment? (In this case, chamber adjustment) If it doesn't, what would cause the tire to be slant? (Assuming the rim is seated properly and lug nuts torqued to spec) If it does, how much would it cost to do an alignment? I really don't want to waste money taking it to a shop. And my worst fear is that the axle is bent. __________________ 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI,- Off the road, awaiting rebuild 2004 GMC Sierra- Current Daily Driver.