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i believe in corporate responsibility. i also believe that there's an aftermarket way to fix the issue given that yours is taken care of. i believe if that's the case, then this is a non-issue that should not be pursued as a class action lawsuit recall. i had no intention of belittling you, i try not to go there. i was simply being very blunt. there is a difference. i fail to see where i've bitten off more than i can chew in this discussion. | |||
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Friends: 20 | I am not one to 'curse the darkness' and prefer not to be dependent upon the good will or actions of others. Some problems, like rear wheel alignment, are easily enough fixed. So my thinking is just do it and move on and find another interesting problem to puzzle over. Bob Wilson |
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I agree with you that it's inappropriate that Toyota does not resolve this problem. Allowing thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands of cars to remain out of alignment is not right. We shouldn't have to seek non-dealer fixes. I also agree that a class action suit is not the best way to go. But sadly, if that's the only thing that gets Toyota to fix the problem, then it's a far better option than leaving the situation as is. I strongly disagree with the characterization of your post as "crying". That's a condescending, overly emotional characterization that reflects poorly on the person using it. They sound like a parent speaking to a wayward child. It's inappropriate language for this forum, especially when referring to a post such as yours that provides excellent, detailed content. I don't want to deal with shim kits and trying to find a repair place that will do what Toyota won't. I'd much rather have the dealer solve the problem. Hopefully this issue will be resolved without a class action lawsuit. But if that's what it takes, I'm clearly in the class. | |
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however, wolverine's reaction is what prompted my responses. and by "crying" i did not mean as in a sniveling child; i meant "crying class action lawsuit" in parallel to "crying wolf". or, in essence, yelling/threatening. not emotional at all. Quote:
prius is only special in this regard because there is no well known, widely available commercial all-in-one kit. yet. if you really want change, pressure hunter to make prius sized shims. then the prius will not be a special case anymore. | ||
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Friends: 1 | Thanks for the clarification and good advice Galaxee! |
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One thing I don't like about the 'generic' shim kits is the small gap between the axle and wheel plates because we're using individual shims per bolt. In a perfect world, I would want a solid, wedge shim system that would seal the gap as well as handle the alignment. I can think of several approaches including a plastic wedge with a cut-out for metal shim plates on one side. This would seal as well as ensure pairs of bolts are always engaged. Have you run into any company that makes vehicle specific shim kits? Perhaps we can find out if they have any interest in this market. Thanks, Bob Wilson | |
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Friends: 26 | hunter shims are the easiest to use and are DH's preferred brand. yes, this is the same company that makes the only alignment equipment that's worth it's salt in the industry. if he can't get his hands on a hunter, he'll wait till he can... if that tells you anything. these are not the types of shims you're referring to, or the ones that we have made in the past. it's a ring that's formed into a wedge with an alignment notch. the alignment machines can calculate everything so all the tech needs to know is where to line up the notch in the right place on the template and cut out the holes for the bolts to go through. that is the industry standard rear alignment procedure. |
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