Just returned from an alignment appointment for my 2015 tdi Golf Sportwagon and am being told that due to a variance between my left and right caster measurements, it is likely that my left control arm is bent and will need to be replaced. No visual damage/bend is noticeable.
I am aware that there is no stock caster adjustment and I am not an alignment specialist, could somebody let me know if my left/right castor variance of 0.65 is problematic and needs to be addressed? if so, is a control arm replacement the only way to correct it. Both caster measurements are withing the acceptable range but are off by .65 degrees from each other
CASTER Min-Max 7.07-8.07
Caster Left 7.78
Caster Right 7.13
If the variance needs to be addressed, is there cheaper aftermarket options to make the caster adjustable rather then spending $440 (CAD) for a control arm and the 2 hours labor to replace it?
Thanks you in advance!!
Matthew
Sorry having difficulty posting the photo of alignment measurements using the forum tools. the photo can be seen HERE
I am aware that there is no stock caster adjustment and I am not an alignment specialist, could somebody let me know if my left/right castor variance of 0.65 is problematic and needs to be addressed? if so, is a control arm replacement the only way to correct it. Both caster measurements are withing the acceptable range but are off by .65 degrees from each other
CASTER Min-Max 7.07-8.07
Caster Left 7.78
Caster Right 7.13
If the variance needs to be addressed, is there cheaper aftermarket options to make the caster adjustable rather then spending $440 (CAD) for a control arm and the 2 hours labor to replace it?
Thanks you in advance!!
Matthew
Sorry having difficulty posting the photo of alignment measurements using the forum tools. the photo can be seen HERE