Tips on how to do an alignment on a truck yourself

If you've noticed your steering wheel is sitting a little crooked or your front tires are wearing down faster than a pencil eraser, learning how to do an alignment on a truck can save you a ton of money and a trip to the shop. Let's be real: taking your rig to a professional every time you hit a big pothole or swap out a tie rod gets expensive fast. While those fancy laser machines at the dealership are super precise, you can get your truck driving straight and true right in your own driveway with some basic tools and a bit of patience. ...

May 15, 2026 · 7 min · Maria Kristin