Alignment Fundamentals  

Please us our Contact Form to inquire about rear and front end alignment shims and parts.  You can also give us a call on our toll-free number during our business hours.  We have a wide range of parts and shims that will correct your alignment problems.

Front End Alignment Toe – adjust toe in to reduce tire wear and avoid vehicle wander

Typical Correction: Adjust length between tie rod ends or replace parts as needed    

Feathered Going Outward

Feathered Going Inward

Front End Alignment Camber – adjusted to reduce tire wear

Inside Tire Wear

Outside Tire Wear

 Typical Correction: Shims, bend axle, or adjust with proper equipment   

Front End Alignment Caster – adjusted to correct vehicle handling issues

Typical Correction: Shim both sides or bend axle   

King Pin Inclination – checked to determine if a spindle or axle is bent

Rear Axle Tracking – adjusted to ensure all rear axles are traveling 90 degrees to the center of the frame

Bottom Line – Correct vehicle alignment saves money on tire cost (more than 30% increase in tire mileage) and even fuel costs (up to 2%).