I have a 1986 F-150 with the Dana 44 twin traction beam front axle. I need a front end alignment.
I figured it was a common thing on these vehicles, and nearly anywhere would have been able to do it.
I brought it to a Co-op where I usually get tire work and alignments done. I think they have always done a good job, minus the fact that they are bad with appointments.
Well, today after waiting 30 minutes longer than my appointment, they finally get my truck in. I'm quickly told they can't do alignments on old trucks like mine, something to do with it having king pins and they do ball joints.
I told them several times that I had an 86 F-150. But, like I said, they do good work, but the people I call and make appointments with don't know much about vehicles.
So, I guess I wasted a trip? Should anywhere be able to do this? Anyone have any info on why they couldn't do it? This place does them for $35, and another place I know does them for $55. I didn't want to have to pay $55 for a front end alignment.
I figured it was a common thing on these vehicles, and nearly anywhere would have been able to do it.
I brought it to a Co-op where I usually get tire work and alignments done. I think they have always done a good job, minus the fact that they are bad with appointments.
Well, today after waiting 30 minutes longer than my appointment, they finally get my truck in. I'm quickly told they can't do alignments on old trucks like mine, something to do with it having king pins and they do ball joints.
I told them several times that I had an 86 F-150. But, like I said, they do good work, but the people I call and make appointments with don't know much about vehicles.
So, I guess I wasted a trip? Should anywhere be able to do this? Anyone have any info on why they couldn't do it? This place does them for $35, and another place I know does them for $55. I didn't want to have to pay $55 for a front end alignment.