MJBBMANO Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I want to get a wheel alignment on a 1997 LE. Is it necessary to get all 4 wheels aligned or is it ok to just do the front wheels? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Even if you wanted, you can't get the back aligned. Its a solid axle. It stays where its at at all times (which would be 0). SO, only the front is to be aligned. Don't let anyone fool you and tell you the back needs it too so they can charge you for nothing. Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJBBMANO Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Even if you wanted, you can't get the back aligned. Its a solid axle. It stays where its at at all times (which would be 0). SO, only the front is to be aligned. Don't let anyone fool you and tell you the back needs it too so they can charge you for nothing. Jose Thanks Jose, The Nissan Dealer($89.99)and Allied Tires($79.99)said I need a 4 wheel alignment. I found a local mechanic shop that charges $29.99 for front wheel alignment and another place charges $49.99 for a 4 wheel alignment. Nissan mentioned something about using laser to line up the front wheels with the rear wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12161216 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Just had mine done and it was the fronts only that were out. He put it on a machine and it tells which ones need it so I guess it just depends on what is out of wack. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUELER Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 well when you get a "4 wheel alignment", they use the rear as a reference point... but you can only adjust the fronts (to line up with the rears) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Yup. And toe should be the only thing you need adjusted. If anything else is off than your subframe might be a little tweeked. or Your strut mounts might not be straight. Or something is bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 If you plan to keep the vehicle for a while, I am a fan of the Firestone lifetime alignment for $140. Replace the struts? Have it aligned... Buy new tires? Have it aligned... Went wheeling and the steering is a bit off? Have it aligned... It pays for it's self real quick. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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