Alignment shop...Loveland/Fort Collins area...

[cableguy11]

So I have a 2003 Ford Excursion that kind of wanders around the road so I am constantly adjusting the steering wheel just slightly. Already tightened up the steering box a little and it helped quite a bit. Replaced sway bar bushings, etc. Still have a popping noise in the front when I hit a bump. Really haven't had time to check the ball joints, but I suspect them being bad. Thinking of taking it to Bear Alignment here in Loveland. Any other recommendations? I have no experience with Bear, but I drive by there on my way to work and reviews seem pretty good. TIA.

-Art

[zteknik]

Too bad you not closer to me. I can take a look at it.
I dont know off hand who's good up there but I would have them check your front axle u joints.
It's common for them to bind up and cause a wandering issue.

[cableguy11]

My plan is for them to go thru the whole front end. Thanks for the heads up about the u-joints. Didn't think of those.

[cableguy11]

Anybody know how to contact redneck122 "Nick". I haven't been able to get in contact with him via PM. I know he is busy moving to another shop...just PM me his info if you have it.

-Art

[cableguy11]

Might consider driving to Denver....any suggestions?

Thanks,
Art

[Wulf202]

I take my truck to Lakewood alignment. Yes I drive 60 miles because they know their shit.

[jmg8550]

Bear Alignement in Loveland. I used them when I lived in Colorado. Always did a good job.

[cableguy11]

Thanks guys, looks like Bear and if that fails Lakewood here I come....

-Art

[SouthPaw]

The Wrench in Greeley has an alignment guy that is very well known. He has customers using him for alignments for 10+ years. PM me if you want more info.

[cableguy11]

Thanks SP. Went to Bear, turns out I have a bad hub and tie rod. Pick it up tomorrow and we shall see what if feels like. Steering box is going and a have an axle seal leak on top of it....there goes all of my fun money!

-Art