Unfortunately, the days of getting anything resembling a correct wheel alignment on these old rigs are long gone, along with the people who actually understood steering and suspension geometry. My grandson is the exception that proves the rule, but only because an old geezer sat him down for a few hours and pounded the knowledge into his head. Every now and then, he calls me to consult on a difficult alignment, and we usually figure out that the problem is a short circuit between the steering wheel and the brake pedal- - - - -a vehicle owner who thinks he can install the latest fad going - - - -tires and wheels too big- - - -too small- - - -too narrow- - - -too wide, and/or they hang out of the fenders so far that the truck needs a "wide load" sign! That's when the flat rate labor goes out the window, and the job gets charged out at a "straight labor time plus materials" rate!
Jerry
