Truck Trailer Alignment

Heavy truck trailer alignment refers to the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels and axles to ensure they are in the correct position relative to each other and the vehicle’s frame. Proper alignment is crucial for safety, tire wear, and fuel efficiency.

    • Misaligned wheels can lead to uneven tire wear, potentially causing blowouts, loss of control, and accidents. 
    • Proper alignment helps tires wear evenly, extending their lifespan and saving money on replacements. 
    • Correct alignment reduces rolling resistance, improving fuel economy.
    • Alignment affects handling, braking, and overall vehicle performance.

How Alignment is Checked and Adjusted:

    • Toe: This refers to the angle of the tires relative to the front of the vehicle. Toe-in (tires angled inward) and toe-out (tires angled outward) can cause uneven tire wear.
    • Camber: This is the vertical angle of the tire from the front of the vehicle. It affects tire contact with the road and can cause uneven wear.
    • Caster: This is the angle of the steering axis as it intersects the ground. It affects the vehicle’s stability and steering feel.
    • Thrust Angle: This refers to the alignment of the rear axles relative to the front axles. Misalignment here can cause the trailer to track to one side.
Purcell utilizes specialized state of the art laser alignment systems to measure and adjust the angles. Our technicians also perform a thorough inspection of the vehicle’s suspension components before making adjustments to the toe, camber, caster, and thrust angles. And all of these adjustments are made to match the manufacturer’s specifications for the specific vehicle and axle configuration.

Truck Trailer Alignment

Heavy truck trailer alignment refers to the process of adjusting the angles of the wheels and axles to ensure they are in the correct position relative to each other and the vehicle’s frame. Proper alignment is crucial for safety, tire wear, and fuel efficiency.
    • Misaligned wheels can lead to uneven tire wear, potentially causing blowouts, loss of control, and accidents. 
    • Proper alignment helps tires wear evenly, extending their lifespan and saving money on replacements. 
    • Correct alignment reduces rolling resistance, improving fuel economy.
    • Alignment affects handling, braking, and overall vehicle performance.

How Alignment is Checked and Adjusted:

    • Toe: This refers to the angle of the tires relative to the front of the vehicle. Toe-in (tires angled inward) and toe-out (tires angled outward) can cause uneven tire wear.
    • Camber: This is the vertical angle of the tire from the front of the vehicle. It affects tire contact with the road and can cause uneven wear.
    • Caster: This is the angle of the steering axis as it intersects the ground. It affects the vehicle’s stability and steering feel.
    • Thrust Angle: This refers to the alignment of the rear axles relative to the front axles. Misalignment here can cause the trailer to track to one side.
Purcell utilizes specialized state of the art laser alignment systems to measure and adjust the angles. Our technicians also perform a thorough inspection of the vehicle’s suspension components before making adjustments to the toe, camber, caster, and thrust angles. And all of these adjustments are made to match the manufacturer’s specifications for the specific vehicle and axle configuration.