To get a front end alignment after replacing the front axle joints??

 

no

 

Thats fantastic...I love how they throw that in there when the shops quote you the service price...

 

don't know what joints you are talking about, but the only way i can see the need for an alignment is if you bent a knuckle and they installed adjustable ball joints to compensate for it.

u joints have absolutely nothing to do with front end alignment

 

not the case, the CV or steering U joints (whichever you call them) have worn out on the passenger side...Had them done by a guy a couple years ago who apparently used the Chinese OEM variety, of course it was still stock when that happened. Since then Ive added a couple inches, bigger tires and heavier rims...Its no surprise but I was curious because some shops are insisting that it be done when I had reservations about needing to put it on an alignment rack...

 

Nah like KTM said if it's just swapping out the axle u-joints no need for an alignment. None of the steering should be coming off.

 

no b/c you dont shift your front axle at all. if you install a new steering component like a tracbar where you re-center the axle then yes you need an alignment.