The conversation was of course about a 4-wheel alignment. My post was to suggest a specific point.
> Did you happen to ask them if they'll align the rear ? > Vanagons have a little rear alignment adjustment. > Not usually done....but it can be. > > $ 38 is scary low-sounding to me. > > > On 10/16/2013 8:12 PM, Vern in Bend wrote: >> Don, I was at the Bend Tire Factory store today getting some new Nokians, >> and I asked if they could align a Vanagon. The manager laughed and said, >> "Yeah, we've done a lot of them, it seems that Vanagon guys really >> like to >> change their springs." So I had to confess, "I changed my springs." >> >> Anyway, they quoted me $38. for a front alignment, which is much lower >> than >> I expected and seems like not only a fairly cheap investment >> considering the >> cost of the tires, but also too low to consider messing with it myself. >> >> Regards, Vern >> >> |
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