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I bought a 2016 NX Pajero (ex-copper) earlier this year and was aware the alignment was a bit out due to wear on the outer LS front tyre and pulling to the left a bit. I'd just been sitting on it for a few months due to not doing many miles and planning a suspension upgrade.
Fast forward to now; I fitted a 2" Bilstein/Lovell's lift with extra-heavy duty front and heavy duty "100-300kg" rear springs (with much swearing, but managed). Naturally due to replacing well-used factory springs/shocks with fresh heavy duty variants there was a BIG change in ride height (9-9.5cm both ends) with excessive positive camber at the rear and riding terribly. Gave it a half dozen short trips to settle in a little (new ride height 1-3cm less) and got a wheel alignment done last week at the local Kmart (my usual mechanic doesn't do wheel alignments and it was $69).
First time round they adjusted front toe to within spec (from around +19mm!) although I think they left front camber unchanged (just out of spec, see pic). The rear axle as expected had significant positive camber but was left unchanged. Of course I was home by the time I reviewed the readings; at least I got the print-out.
So I took it back for a second go mainly regarding the rear camber and they were able to improve that significantly (I gather it's often not possible to get the rear quite back into spec post-2" lift). They also had another go at the front but weren't able to get the RH within spec.
So there's still a bit of a pull to the left which is consistent with the print-out. My question is, how concerned should I be about this? Just accept it and rotate the tyres, or do something about it? Also, it's on the driver side; is it going to get better or worse with a driver in the seat?
Interestingly, on the 'before' spec on the second alignment it is significantly further out of spec than on the 'after' spec on the first alignment - equipment variance? User error? Someone sat in the driver's seat on one occasion?
Thanks for your thoughts.
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Fast forward to now; I fitted a 2" Bilstein/Lovell's lift with extra-heavy duty front and heavy duty "100-300kg" rear springs (with much swearing, but managed). Naturally due to replacing well-used factory springs/shocks with fresh heavy duty variants there was a BIG change in ride height (9-9.5cm both ends) with excessive positive camber at the rear and riding terribly. Gave it a half dozen short trips to settle in a little (new ride height 1-3cm less) and got a wheel alignment done last week at the local Kmart (my usual mechanic doesn't do wheel alignments and it was $69).
First time round they adjusted front toe to within spec (from around +19mm!) although I think they left front camber unchanged (just out of spec, see pic). The rear axle as expected had significant positive camber but was left unchanged. Of course I was home by the time I reviewed the readings; at least I got the print-out.
So I took it back for a second go mainly regarding the rear camber and they were able to improve that significantly (I gather it's often not possible to get the rear quite back into spec post-2" lift). They also had another go at the front but weren't able to get the RH within spec.
So there's still a bit of a pull to the left which is consistent with the print-out. My question is, how concerned should I be about this? Just accept it and rotate the tyres, or do something about it? Also, it's on the driver side; is it going to get better or worse with a driver in the seat?
Interestingly, on the 'before' spec on the second alignment it is significantly further out of spec than on the 'after' spec on the first alignment - equipment variance? User error? Someone sat in the driver's seat on one occasion?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Attempt 1:
Attempt 2:
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