4 wheel alignment - can anyone here honestly say that they have had an alignment done perfectly?
02-25-2009, 02:20 PM
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4 wheel alignment - can anyone here honestly say that they have had an alignment done perfectly?
Between Tires Plus, Firestone and a couple private alignment shops, I can't honestly say that I've ever had an alignment that makes the car respond like stock.
New tires, new suspension parts, etc. Seems like they just can't get it right. I honestly do not think I've ever had the pleasure of anyone fingering my rear alignment bolts... haha.. oh my..
mind = gutter
I feel like i could do a better job with a homebrew kit!
thoughts?? alignment tools out there?
New tires, new suspension parts, etc. Seems like they just can't get it right. I honestly do not think I've ever had the pleasure of anyone fingering my rear alignment bolts... haha.. oh my..
mind = gutter
I feel like i could do a better job with a homebrew kit!
thoughts?? alignment tools out there?
02-25-2009, 02:58 PM
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About 100 bucks in MD. But be warned, know what's good on the suspension/brakes
and what is questionable because they WILL try to upsell you once it's on the lift. As long as your suspension components aren't worn to the point of not taking the alignment and come apart easily for adjustment,the dealer is a good deal.
02-25-2009, 04:54 PM
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Personally, I'd pay IA or N. Shore the $139+ taxes everytime for a laser alignment. No it won't be
"perfect" but it will be close, and closer than any ma and pa shop. Also, I tell the dealer what I want it set at and they try and achieve that. Just ask for the print out because that is the only way you can "know" what its set at.
If you are so inclined, you can do it old school and set up a sting box and take measurements and adjust, and take measurements and adjust, and take measurements and adjust; aaahhh you get the picture. Its worth the money, trust me.
They F'd with my last car for like 3.5hrs, so I got my $s worth.
If you are so inclined, you can do it old school and set up a sting box and take measurements and adjust, and take measurements and adjust, and take measurements and adjust; aaahhh you get the picture. Its worth the money, trust me.
They F'd with my last car for like 3.5hrs, so I got my $s worth.
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There isn't much to adjust..
On a stock vehicle, the only adjustment they can make on the front is toe changes.
On the rear only some camber changes.
They can't work any miracles with that limited adjustability.
What are your alignment numbers?
Have you considered adjustable control arms to increase the adjustability in the front suspension? You'll gain camber and caster adjustments which can make significant improvements to performance.
On the rear only some camber changes.
They can't work any miracles with that limited adjustability.
What are your alignment numbers?
Have you considered adjustable control arms to increase the adjustability in the front suspension? You'll gain camber and caster adjustments which can make significant improvements to performance.