To give you an idea of what is involved, there's an extremely well-documented thread on Samba about doing your own alignment. I'll try to find a link. 

Stephen

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> On Aug 1, 2017, at 1:21 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I'm​ guessing you have not adjusted the alignment to best handling for your
> wheels and tires.   The Bentley and other sources give specs for stock
> tires...it's an art to achieve great handling.
>  Off hand, your toe may be off, and likely the caster..have a look at the
> alignment..
> 
> On Aug 1, 2017 9:15 AM, "Toomey Douglas" <drt@uoregon.edu> wrote:
> 
> Dan and Oliver (sorry for resend Oliver, used wrong email for list earlier)
> 
> And not meant to start another tire thread!  At least until Friday ;-)
> 
> It’s an 87, 2wd westy.  16” wheels with 215/60/16 tires.  New upper and
> lower bushings last year.  Tire pressure up front is 5 less than rear, but
> cannot recall exact number here at work (but in correct range)
> 
> It’s a tough question, loose being a relative term…
> 
> How does one evaluate the steering rack?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Doug
> 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 1, 2017, at 8:28 AM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> hi Doug,
>> 
>> Frequent steering corrections could be the followings:
>> - worn steering rack
>> - worn upper and lower bushings
>> - tire pressure
>> - what's your tire size? - 185x70R14 requires more correction than
>> 195x70R14 or 27x8.5R14
> 
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