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traffic0703

Member

• Feb 13, 2017

• #1

Hi,
I have had both front suspension coil springs replaced on my 04 Freelander 1 after a cracked spring.
Do I need to get the car tracking checked?
Will a simple tracking check be ok or should I get a more expensive four wheel laser alignment done?

Many thanks

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• Feb 13, 2017

• #2

Tracking should not be required.

 

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traffic0703

Member

• Feb 13, 2017

• #3

thanks - should I have had it done after a track rod end was changed? (changed few months ago and all seemed ok but after the coils changed the steering wheel is very slightly off to the left when car straight)?

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• Feb 13, 2017

• #4

traffic0703 said:

thanks - should I have had it done after a track rod end was changed? (changed few months ago and all seemed ok but after the coils changed the steering wheel is very slightly off to the left when car straight)?

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Yes. Should have been done after TRE change.

 

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traffic0703

Member

• Feb 13, 2017

• #5

Thanks Wammers.
One last query - I can get basic tracking done for £15 at one tyre centre or four wheel alignment on a new laser machine at £75

Will the basic one suffice as they cannot look at the camber?

Thanks

 

Dippypud

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Full Member

• Feb 13, 2017

• #6

Most Nation Tyre centers will do a check for under £30, have a ring around also ring Michelin Tyre centers they're reasonable too ...

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Feb 13, 2017

• #7

Simple tracking is all that's needed. Make sure they centre the steering correctly.

 

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traffic0703

Member

• Feb 13, 2017

• #8

thanks for the help