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alignment rack

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An alignment rack is a part of the steering system that lets you adjust how your wheels point. By moving it, mechanics can make sure your car turns straight and the tires wear evenly.

Technical Definition

An alignment rack is a component of a vehicle’s steering system that allows the wheels to be adjusted for proper camber, caster and toe angles. It is typically a metal frame that holds the steering knuckles and can be moved to fine‑tune wheel alignment.

Hear It Discussed

"If you can go buy that alignment rack and get it financed at two or three percent over"
Good Debt, Bad Debt: Distinguishing Healthy Leverage from Financial Risk [THA 460] Remarkable Results Radio Podcast 14:45

"[2373.0s] ...they have enough clearance to go all the way up on them and an alignment rack, and then the rest are just regular tech bays."
Derek Amodio Was a Chef but Now He’s a Technician? The Jaded Mechanic Podcast 39:40

"We'd likely put it on the alignment rack, take some measurements, see if something's out of skew. It feels like the rear end is drifting..."
Changing Aging Tires, Antifreeze Answers, Jumpstarting Tips WCCO's Car Care 11:40