Alignment???

[jpkasper]

Just changed thrust arms and sway bar links (and tires.) Car drives straight with no pulling and no more shimmy, although the old tires may have contributed to the shimmy.
Is it necessary or recommended to have a front-end alignment after changing these parts?

Thanks,

Paul Kasparian
'94 530iT

[MantecaBMW]

But it might not hurt. How long has it been since the last alighment? Were your tires wearing ok?

I did thrust arms on mine without alignment and it's been ok.

[jpkasper]

Tires were worn on more both inside and outside edges.

[632 Regal]

both outer edges of both tires indicates the alignment is ok but you need more air in the tires.

[liquidtiger720]

whats wrong if only the outside of the front two tires are slightly feathering?


too much toe in?

[infinity5]

the front tires are suppose to wear more on the outside edge, and the rear tires wear more on the inside edges. its the design of the suspension. its why you're not suppose to rotate the tires. correct?

my front tires don't seem to be doing that, but its plain as day on my rear tries.

whats wrong if only the outside of the front two tires are slightly feathering?


too much toe in?