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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Hello,

I have a lowered TC that needs an alignment. I live in the Kenmore area, and work in Redmond. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good alignment shop in my area? I'd like to come home with a camber kit, if possible.

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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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I personally went to Firestone here in Beaverton, OR because they offer lifetime alignment package. Heres one located in Redmond I looked up on there wbesite.

Firestone Complete Auto Care

18014 Redmond Way
Redmond, WA
Phone: (425) 883-6551
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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i recommend firestone as well... they did a really good job on my alignment last time...
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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Thanks! I gave them a call, and the person who answered spoke very cautiously about lowered cars not making it onto their "ramp." What cars did you two bring in for an alignment?
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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i had the tC with TRD drop and mine made it up fine on their ramp...
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:37 PM
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I took my car to the Firestone in Issaquah. My car is lowered but not slammed and they were able to accomadate it. Tyler aka Thumper works there
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yeah lowered cars shouldnt be a problem.... im sure they'll figure out ways to get ur car on the ramp
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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I have megan racing coilovers lowered to the max on the front and it cleared. I know that with tein springs i ahd before, i think it was S-Tech, the lowest drop tein offers it didnt clear on toyota's alignment, so they had to take my bumper off.
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Firestone does not have standard lifts at their locations so depending on where you go you will have a different experience. I have used them for several of my vehicles for years. The one at southcenter and the one by the Tacoma mall were able to accommodate my vehicles. On my Honda with my body kit I was not able to get onto their lifts at other locations. They do update and change their equipment so it is best to call ahead and see.
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at worst you will need to take 15 minutes to take off the front bumper......but most shops have a starter ramp for lower cars to get on their lifts.
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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firestone wouldn't give me the life time alignment package on the box ...... Can't figure out why LOL
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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mike theres a firestone in woodinville that was gonna do mine. i just didnt have time.
buy the rear and front camber kits somewhere get them installed and then go get them to allign it.
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i still have my front and rear camber kits for the tC if you're interested
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