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Front End Alignment—Florida

Has anyone had a front  end alignment done on their motor home in the Tampa Bay Florida Area?  This would be for our 1993 Grand Villa. 
Mary and Steve Allen
Mary and Steve Allen
1993 U280 36'
Madeira Beach, Fl

Re: Front End Alignment—Florida

Reply #1 –
There is a place in Orlando JoSams. They are supposed to be very good. I know a lot of people go there.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Front End Alignment—Florida

Reply #2 –
The only adjustment is toe and ride height .  Ride height affects castor as the trailing arms drop .  I do all of mine , but my bus does not fit on my pad.  Any truck service can check toe and front end wear. 
 I can check the same  at my shop in the parking lot next door and adjust the toe .  I am just north of Tampa  on RT 41 ,

Re: Front End Alignment—Florida

Reply #3 –
Thank you,
We were thinking it needed front end alignment because we just had new u joints put on and also the steering wheel isn't quite centered now. Steve thought it was pulling slightly to the right when he drove it home.
Mary and Steve Allen
1993 U280 36'
Madeira Beach, Fl

Re: Front End Alignment—Florida

Reply #4 –
Ditto Ron (Red Tractor). On JoSams in Orlando.
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Front End Alignment—Florida

Reply #5 –
I've used  the Tampa Spring location in Lakeland with good results.  They have shops around Tampa

http://www.tampaspringco.com/
Larry Rubin
2004 U295 38' build 6278
2014 Jeep Cherokee

Re: Front End Alignment—Florida

Reply #6 –
Thank you,
We think we are going to Springs in Tampa because they were recommended by PM Truck Service also who has done work for us.  The only thing is they don't take appointments  and are very busy.  They do work on a first come basis.
Mary and Steve Allen
1993 U280 36'
Madeira Beach, Fl
 

Re: Front End Alignment—Florida

Reply #7 –
Lakeland location (863-967-0406) gave me appointment.  You might also call Bradenton (941-726-1400)
Larry Rubin
2004 U295 38' build 6278
2014 Jeep Cherokee