Alignment
July 16/2019
Took the car in for a wheel alignment after putting on new tires. The shop called me a few hours later, so I went back and they showed me this.....
Left rear; lateral arm to subframe. Appears to have been this way for quite some time, and the pre-purchase inspection missed it.
I paid them for their time and took the car away. They had quoted me, based on replacing the subframe, $2000-$5000. My heart sank. I just paid $10,000 for
this car, and now I have to deal with this kind of repair? Not impressed. After talking to some friends, we figured out a "temporary" fix that would/could/should
last longer than "temporary".
July 25/2019
Shop time.....
Lateral arm.
Alignment bolt, nut and washer; dealer only parts.
Mileage in/out.
Out with the old.
Front hole.
Rear hole.
The "temporary" fix.
Alignment specs.
If you have any comments, suggestions, or see any errors, please let me know..... cbradley@telus.net
Last updated on July 25/2019
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