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Old 01-13-2016, 07:16 PM
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06 Ram 2500, TR , 4wd. Just had an alignment done and the steering wheel is not centered. Can I adjust this myself without messing up the alignment . Would rather do it instead of having to take it back in.
 
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Take it back...
 
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Get the print out of what each rim is situated at for camber, toe in/out and make sure its in spec, if its in spec it may just be that your tires are worn and following the groove of the old alignment, in that case the fix is new tires or tires that aren't wearing odd or just drive it until the truck wears the tires in the correct fashion.

If you want to test this theory before taking it back to them, swap your rear tires on the front. The rear straight axle tires will wear even, and the uneven tires will center themselves on the rear, so when the tires from the rear that have worn even are on the front you should produce good results, if not take it back and bitch to them, they usually have a device that holds the wheel straight/centered & steady to the seat so they can align the truck.

Always always always get an alignment done with new tires that have not had a chance to wear & affect your alignment. Because if the alignment was done correctly on a vehicle with good front end parts, the only variable is the tires.

Whatever you do, make sure they don't suit the alignment to fit the crappy wear patterns on your old tires, or you'll soon be needing an alignment again once the tires start wearing where they're supposed to.
 

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Thanks. Like I said just replaced the tie rods so most likely tire wear like you said. Will try swapping tires from rear and see what happens
 
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