Maverick24 Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I just got back from Dodge and they had to replace both lower front control arms, ti rods, linkage and bushing. I asked why they didn't do a alignment and they said it didn't need one. I am not a mechanic but I thought any front end work you would have to do an alignment. Someone let me know if the dealer is telling the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I would think so yes call around to other places and ask them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick24 Posted December 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 When i said to the service desk. Last time i knew you need a alignment when replacing lower control arms. She said well trust me if it had to have one then the mechanic would of done it since dodge is paying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 While I'm sure there are skilled enough to "eyeball" the tie rod length, it's always a good idea to have the alignment checked when replacing front end parts. I know firestone does courtesy alignment checks. If the dealer is refusing, go get it checked somewhere so you can go back if it's off and make them do the alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstmahoney Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 On 12/29/2016 at 9:30 AM, Maverick24 said: I just got back from Dodge and they had to replace both lower front control arms, ti rods, linkage and bushing. I asked why they didn't do a alignment and they said it didn't need one. I am not a mechanic but I thought any front end work you would have to do an alignment. Someone let me know if the dealer is telling the truth. What lead to the replacement of the control arms etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I just had my 09. In for front end work (ball joint L lower). They did not do the alignment. When i left, I had to turn the wheel 1/4 way to the right to go straight. WTF. Went right back in, made the manager drive it. He went 2 blocks and said WTF, this is so screwed up its not funny. They aligned it (straight as an arrow, like it was when i took it in) but the mechanic tried to blame it on the L front tire being less worn then the others. BS. That tire has been on the car 5000 miles and on the left front since January. they tried to skip a step and got caught. Make them do it. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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