20. We found a piece of Scotch-Brite on the brace on the underside of the driver side front fender. Incorrect hardware provides little opportunity for factory alignment. See All 24 Photos ...

We went to Muscle Car Restorations and got to watched them perform a front clip alignment on this 1969 Road Runner hardtop, showing the process step-by-step!

Front-wheel alignment and associated suspension and steering geometry use many specialized terms. We'll stick to the three that matter-and are adjustable-during a typical alignment.

And finally, the alignment can see damage too. Sean and Brandi said keep an eye on how the driving feels and how your tires look, because sometimes the damage may not be immediately noticeable.

Front-end alignment is an old term. These days, most reputable shops do what's known as a computerized four-wheel alignment to check tracking in all four corners.