Member Since: 30 Apr 2011
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2334
4 wheel alignment
I’ve changed my suspension arms and need a four wheel alignment, I’ve just been to Kwik fit and to be honest not impressed, he wanted me to take it away to free off the track rod ends… wait a minute can’t you do that I thought, he tried undoing the new suspension eccentric bolts but then it came out of the guides…
So I decided there’s no point so I left no further on.
I now need a decent 4 wheel alignment close to me (Swinton) I don’t fancy driving to far, what a weird experience it is, it’s like driving in ice
Can anyone recommend anybody?If it ain't broke... Take it apart anyway, how else you gonna find out how it works
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8th Oct 2024 7:02 pm
Grunders
Member Since: 30 Apr 2011
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2334
Didn’t think of this… the closest is Middleton… I’ll give them a call tomorrow If it ain't broke... Take it apart anyway, how else you gonna find out how it works
8th Oct 2024 9:05 pm
Sundayjumper
Member Since: 23 Sep 2024
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 110
I need to do this too. Just replaced all four rear wishbones so I know for sure nothing is seized etc.
How much should a Hunter alignment cost ?
9th Oct 2024 9:51 am
Oxford-boy
Member Since: 07 Sep 2015
Location: Oxford
Posts: 1122
I paid £95 beginning of last year for a Hunter one (in Shipston on Stour - Venture 4x4).Jim
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9th Oct 2024 10:16 am
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5065
Often garages and alignment centres do not understand the need for 280Nm torque for the bolts, and, alignment centres often don't have a torque wrench that will reach that.
So that should be your first question to who ever is doing the work. If they waffle or babble you walk away. Tight tolerance is not absolutely necessary provided the car has been allowed to "settle" on the ramp with the engine running and all doors closed. 2-3 minutes will allow time for this and the engine can then be switched off.
The reason for the high torque requirement is because the suspension is designed to rise and fall. If the bolts are not tightened to spec the eyes with the bushes will be ripped from their position causing bush malfunction, handling issues, and premature bush and tyre wear.
Choose very carefully who you give the car to for this work. A centre that does LR/Discovery 4x4 vehicles should be familiar with the tech requirements. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
9th Oct 2024 10:21 am
defector
Member Since: 23 Feb 2009
Location: Greater Manchester
Posts: 1476
Drury Lane Diagnostic Centre in Chadderton, literally 2 minutes off M60 J22.
I used them earlier this year and they know what they are doing, see plenty of Discoveries and Range Rovers on their ramps.
9th Oct 2024 2:46 pm
skunk38
Member Since: 05 Jan 2024
Location: South Wales
Posts: 123
Sundayjumper wrote:
I need to do this too. Just replaced all four rear wishbones so I know for sure nothing is seized etc.
How much should a Hunter alignment cost ?
I will need to get mine done soon too as just got the rear lower arms and tie rods left to do. The nearest Hunter place to me charges about £120 as long as nothing is seized.
I recently changed my lower front arms, and asked a local tyre place (who advertised doing 4 wheel alignment) to set mine up, they only actually do the toe adjustment and took 3 attempts to get the steering somewhere close. Volunteer driver with 4x4 Response South East Wales
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9th Oct 2024 3:57 pm
Sundayjumper
Member Since: 23 Sep 2024
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 110
Oxford-boy wrote:
I paid £95 beginning of last year for a Hunter one (in Shipston on Stour - Venture 4x4).
Ta. I'm down south so it'll probably be double that around here 😂
9th Oct 2024 6:56 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 5065
€65 here regardless of the adjustments needed, and usually he takes an hour for a Discovery.yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
9th Oct 2024 8:03 pm
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 344
just wondering has anyone heard of absolute four wheel alignment equipment. need to get mine done this weekend. this is what my local garage offers ?
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