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Contender · 10-27-2022, 10:03 AM

I have scheduled my routine 48,000 mi. tire / wheel alignment at a local Freightliner / Cummins Certified shop.
Any comments on doing this outside the Spartan family as their shops a far and with long-range scheduling.
I will have them call Spartan for the specifics due to the Comfort Drive etc.
Will I be overlooking anything else?
Routine engine / chassis lube, filters / fluids etc is performed by our certified master RV tech annually.

CaptainYARRR · 10-27-2022, 10:21 AM

I had Freightliner in the Phoenix area do my alignment and they were fantastic. No hesitation to work with Freightliner for me going forward. Looking at the yard, it was quite apparent they were doing these all day long every day. I bet they have it covered for you.

Ray,IN · 10-27-2022, 09:21 PM

FWIW, some Freightliner shops are authorized Spartan shops too. Be sure to specify a total alignment not just a front-end alignment.
My thrust angle was out by 3/4". Afterwards my MH drove much better.
The main sign of incorrect thrust angle is the steering wheel is not centered.

Contender · 10-28-2022, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainYARRR

I had Freightliner in the Phoenix area do my alignment and they were fantastic. No hesitation to work with Freightliner for me going forward. Looking at the yard, it was quite apparent they were doing these all day long every day. I bet they have it covered for you.

Thanks for that reassurance!

Contender · 10-28-2022, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray,IN

FWIW, some Freightliner shops are authorized Spartan shops too. Be sure to specify a total alignment not just a front-end alignment.
My thrust angle was out by 3/4". Afterwards my MH drove much better.
The main sign of incorrect thrust angle is the steering wheel is not centered.

Thanks!
@ 50,000 mi. she cruises like new. Will have all wheels checked.