I have a 92' Ford Ranger with 2.9 V6. I have the same front suspension parts since car purchased in 1992 with current 220,000 miles. I notice the steering wheel is misaligned with straight driving path of vehicle. I do get abnormal front tire wear also. I never bother with front end alignment. Seems like waste of money.

Should I go ahead and replace certain parts such as bushings, tie rods, bars, etc. since it's been so many years?


Thanks,
Dave

 

Having the aligment done is not a waste of money, that is probably the major player in why you have abnormal tire wear.

But you may want to change out teh bushings as well.

 

Brian, thanks for responding to my inquiry. I shoould explain why I said "aligning is a waste of money. It seems that the front end can go out of alignment again not long after you have it aligned. Could be driving over a pothole, or driving on unimproved roads to go camping.

Surpisingly, I don't have to change out tires that frequently,and I don't buy the high end tires. I drive carefully and rotate the tires often. I have not aligned my Ford Ranger since 1998 or 1999.

For the sake of giving good advice to the other readers, technically I know your are right. Front end alignment is not a waste of time

 

Yeah just have it Alligned.

 

I believe the last year with the twin I beam suspension was 97.
Alligning will save you money on gas and tires, techman is right, replace the bushings too.