Front End Alignment

[jeepsrule]

The coach is pulling to the right and i'm seeing wear on the outside edge of the right front tire. So what is the normal cost of an alignment?

[RJay]

Based on an alignment I had a few years ago and that you may have a different front end, I would guess somewhere around $200-250.

[Mike Canter]

If the coach is continously pulling to one side then for some reason the caster has changed on that one side or your front axle is loose and has shifted. There is also a slight possibility that something has happen to shift the rear axle which can make the front steer to one side. Make sure you get a two axle alignment and make sure that the guy checks parts for wear. Let us know what they find. $250 is what I paid for two axle alignment

[Diplomat Don]

jeepsrule.....It is highly unlikely that your coach would jump out of alignment and start pulling. I would carefully check that tire. Is the uneven wearing on the edge, the same all the way around the tire or just in some spots. You may have a tire going bad that is causing your issue.

I didn't have my 05 aligned until 2009. Only the toe-in & toe-out was off. They did a 2 axle alignment for $150.00. They reset the front end with a slight amount of toe-in. The alignment made the coach track like a dream.

If you've never had it aligned, get it aligned no matter what. If it still pulls, you can swap front tires and see if it stops pulling or pulls the other way. If it does, its time for two new tires.

[jeepsrule]

Update for those who are watching and thanks to those of you who added information. I got a two axle alignment at OK Tire in Bismarck, ND today. Rear was fine the front had a loose tie rod end which was causing all the alignment problems and messed up the right front tire. These guys do a lot of big trucks, coaches, tractors, you name it and they don't understand why a couch would need it with only 38,000 miles on it. The loose tie rod made no sense but they fixed us up quickly. The guy on the rack was good at what he does and now has my steering wheel and front end running straight and smooth. The original owner of the coach shows a front end alignment previously and he replaced the front tires before we bought the coach. So I'm guessing he didn't get a quality job. Well now we've got an alignment and a new tire and are back on the road to our kids and grandkids in Colorado tomorrow...... Happy trails to all of you and thanks for the advice.

[rpasetto]

If you're in FL, Josam alignment in the Orlando area has a great rep.