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JohnP

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Good Day
My name is John Pelucci from Durban, South Africa. I purchased a &1 barracuda with a Hemi 6.1 and Tremec T56 6 speed box. It was in and accident which damaged the front end and Chassis rails. I have replaced the front end including fire wall, fenders, Alterktion front suspension, pullys,radiator and all accessories. It has taken me 6 to 7 months of hard work but enjoyable. With the first test drive I had steering wheel shake at 60 MPH and the whole front shook from side to side at 70 MPH. I have done the wheel balancing and found the one tire had to be rotated on the rim. The car is back in the panel shop at the moment to have the fender arches rolled as the tires are touching the wheel arches.

Please could someone help me with wheel alignment specifications with the Alterktion front suspension. I have checked the web for information but not sure which is correct for normal day to day driving.

Cheers

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moparleo

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Welcome aboard. If the vibration started after the accident and the same tires are being reused, there might be internal damage to the tire that was causing the problem and should be replaced just to be safe. If the tire comes apart later when you are driving at a higher speed it could cause significant body damage and/or an accident with injuries.
 
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