Grumble7 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 I'm having a hard time figuring out what parts fit this car. I was told by a firestone rep that I needed alignment/camber wedges for both front struts (firestone part 13582a) but when I look up the parts online I can't find anyplace that lists cam wedges for this car. While searching, I found info pointing to moog part #k8358 but on the moog website it does not say that this is used in my car. Anyone have this issue before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 i had an alignment done at merchants tire and had a similar problem. the software on the alignment computer said i needed ''after market '' camber bolts to adjust it correctly. i argued that the car came with camber bolts and to adjust them. they didn't believe me. i told them to call the dealer and ask or put it back on the rack and adjust it . they opted for the latter, and it adjusted just fine. i then asked for a refund of all the money i had spent on alignments, 3 times in 20 months, plus a set of replacement tires since mine were so badly worn. unless you have some odd, non-stock, equipment on your car or something bent or worn out, the top camber bolt will adjust it correctly. make them do it again. make them prove to you that adjusting that bolt will not get it right. the software is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumble7 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Thanks for the reply, I have a lifetime free alignment thing with this car so all that is included. The problem lies in the alignment tech saying the car needs some camber wedges in the front to fix up the front end and a tie rod end needs to be replaced as well. I told them to do what they can for free and I'll do the rest of the work myself and bring it in again for another free alignment. I'm just having problems finding these dumb wedges lol. Everywhere I go online, they are not listed for the front. Just the rear. They did a pretty good job when I saw the before/after computer printout. But i want to get this resolved because I need new tires and don't want to kill them prematurely like the current set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) ok, but unless something is bent or broken, you shouldn't really need the ''wedges'' to get it right, i don't think. have you made any changes to the car, outback struts for instance? have the struts been replaced ? is there a possibility they are on the wrong side of the car?(just a thought, i don't even know if it is possible) i do not remember ever reading about some one needing wedges to get the alignment right. something in this does not smell right. but i'm not an alignment guru so my experience is limited. Edited October 5, 2011 by johnceggleston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumble7 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 The front driver side tire wore out pretty bad on one side and the alignment tech said it was because that wheel is at a slight tilt, he said that is what the wedges would be for. I have access to a military auto hobby shop that also provides an alignment service for a fee. I'll check with them. These guys are salaried and don't have the incentive to scam. plus I can rent a lift and install the tie rod myself while i'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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