Rear Wheel Alignment
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2007 C280 4-MATIC
Rear Wheel Alignment
This is my first post here - and after extensive searching and discussions with the dealership, you guys are my last hope.
I got a flat on the rear-driver side several months ago. After having a new pair of tires installed, I realized the car wasn't aligned properly (even though I had paid to have it done). It drifts heavily to the right.
I had no idea that the rear wheels on the '07 C280 were completely un-adjustable - I heard that the factory quit installing alignment bolts as a cost-cutting measure. I understand there are after-market kits but have no idea what to do or where to get them. No one here in Baton Rouge has any idea either.
Any help you guys can provide would be really appreciated. I'm completely in the wilderness on this.
I got a flat on the rear-driver side several months ago. After having a new pair of tires installed, I realized the car wasn't aligned properly (even though I had paid to have it done). It drifts heavily to the right.
I had no idea that the rear wheels on the '07 C280 were completely un-adjustable - I heard that the factory quit installing alignment bolts as a cost-cutting measure. I understand there are after-market kits but have no idea what to do or where to get them. No one here in Baton Rouge has any idea either.
Any help you guys can provide would be really appreciated. I'm completely in the wilderness on this.
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2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)
If the dealer cannot find some bent metal in the rear, and cannot align the car, perhaps another dealer can help.
I have found that 4 wheel drive shops usually have a guy that can align anything that rolls in the door. My guy uses a machine, but then uses a string to make sure the machine is correct!
I have found that 4 wheel drive shops usually have a guy that can align anything that rolls in the door. My guy uses a machine, but then uses a string to make sure the machine is correct!
