On my mark VIII (new to me 3rd on I've owned... 97 ) I replaced the upper/lower control arms and sway bar end links.
This was the condition of the lower control arms. To note: I did not use a pickel bar to get them off.. This was the exact condition when I knocked them off
After replacing everything I put the tires back on and let the car down and the front tires are very pigion toed. Since I have AAA I had the car towed to a shop who wanted to charge me 180$ + the 80$ alignment to align the car so I had the car towed back home. :frown: I figure I'll get the alignment close enough to specs so I can drive it but I'm wondering how I should align the outer tie rod's. I'm going to pop them out and if they are in bad shape I'll replace them but I'm guessing that I'll need to adjust them to get the toe right. Also, I'm guessing the strut rods have something to do with this.
In any case I'm looking to eyeball the alignment and was wondering if anyone has any advice.
Thanks
This was the condition of the lower control arms. To note: I did not use a pickel bar to get them off.. This was the exact condition when I knocked them off
After replacing everything I put the tires back on and let the car down and the front tires are very pigion toed. Since I have AAA I had the car towed to a shop who wanted to charge me 180$ + the 80$ alignment to align the car so I had the car towed back home. :frown: I figure I'll get the alignment close enough to specs so I can drive it but I'm wondering how I should align the outer tie rod's. I'm going to pop them out and if they are in bad shape I'll replace them but I'm guessing that I'll need to adjust them to get the toe right. Also, I'm guessing the strut rods have something to do with this.
In any case I'm looking to eyeball the alignment and was wondering if anyone has any advice.
Thanks