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rjh1

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2008 Hyundai Tucson Se V-6 - All Wheel Drive - 68,000 miles.. . Just replaced both lower control arms and Ball joints and front links. I no notice now I'm getting torque steer on slippery road conditions? Wet and or dry I do not notice it. . I'm thinking I now need to look into a front end alignment ? ?
 

billr

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Do you know how to check toe-in with a tape measure? That may be all it needs.
 

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I'm going to look for a diagram to help. It is an easy procedure, but will take a lot of words to describe! (And I hate writing)
 

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Here is a short video that shows the fundamentals. I don't have sound on this computer, but the visual of using the tape measure on front and rear of tires looked good, and may get you started.

It is hard (usually impossible) to get the tape up as high as the axle both front and rear; just do the best you can. Also, spin the tires to see if a tread rib is running true enough to measure to. If not, then you may need to paint/scribe/ink suitable point while rotating the wheel. Lastly, the suspension must be all settled in its normal condition when checking toe. This means you must roll the car a turn or two of the wheels if it has been jacked-up recently. Oh, yeah, get the wheels in the "straight forward" position as well as possible.

Difference between front and rear is usually in the 1/16" to 1/8" range, and the rear dimension is usually supposed to be the greater one.

I would ignore those videos showing use of a string stretched from the rear wheel across the front wheel. That will only work if the rear wheel width (outside of left to outside of right) is the same as the front, which often isn't the case, and if the front and rear wheels track exactly the same.

 

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2008 Hyundai Tucson Se V-6 - All Wheel Drive - 68,000 miles.. . Just replaced both lower control arms and Ball joints and front links. I no notice now I'm getting torque steer on slippery road conditions? Wet and or dry I do not notice it. . I'm thinking I now need to look into a front end alignment ? ?
What? What else is there?
 
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rjh1

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Here is a short video that shows the fundamentals. I don't have sound on this computer, but the visual of using the tape measure on front and rear of tires looked good, and may get you started.

It is hard (usually impossible) to get the tape up as high as the axle both front and rear; just do the best you can. Also, spin the tires to see if a tread rib is running true enough to measure to. If not, then you may need to paint/scribe/ink suitable point while rotating the wheel. Lastly, the suspension must be all settled in its normal condition when checking toe. This means you must roll the car a turn or two of the wheels if it has been jacked-up recently. Oh, yeah, get the wheels in the "straight forward" position as well as possible.

Difference between front and rear is usually in the 1/16" to 1/8" range, and the rear dimension is usually supposed to be the greater one.

I would ignore those videos showing use of a string stretched from the rear wheel across the front wheel. That will only work if the rear wheel width (outside of left to outside of right) is the same as the front, which often isn't the case, and if the front and rear wheels track exactly the same.

I did watch a bunch of vids - many were as you spoke / with a tape measure and spinning the tire, one showed putting 2 pieces of cardboard under the tire to help it move easier. One of my accounts at work is a ASE repair shop that does alignments, going to have him check it out on Monday. I did small engine work for him this past summer - so were doing the barter system. ( thumbs up ) - - Thanks Bill !
 

billr

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Alas, I didn't realize you could get a freebie alignment/check. My answer would have been much briefer: "yes, do it". Let us know what he finds.
 
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