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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 08:54 AM
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Does anybody else have trouble with there alignment?
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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I do, my car will go from hard left to slight right! I drives me crazy I have to get it aligned
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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yeah but mine is cause i havent been able to et it aligned since i got it lowered
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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I too have the alignment problem, but I think it all has to do with the fact I just installed springs front and rear. So don't know if the dealer well fix the alignment under the warranty. I what to see if I added some 18s would they help, cause now the streering wheel is cocked to the left side. I guess its just the price of tuning my xB...
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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yeah but mine is cause i havent been able to et it aligned since i got it lowered
you might wanna look for a shop that uses in-ground lift for alignment. my front end sits 3.5" from the ground to the lower lip of the bumper and managed to get aligned.
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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i know it can be aligned im just broke after the install but i get paid tomarrow so i plan on getting it then and mines about the same height as yours
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by aera
i know it can be aligned im just broke after the install but i get paid tomarrow so i plan on getting it then and mines about the same height as yours
how long have you had your box? if it's less than a year, you may bring it to the dealership and have them align it for free.
Old Nov 3, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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had it since july 05 ill look in to it thanks for the heads up
Old Nov 11, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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Only if the springs were TRD racing would the deal do it for free. That what my St, Pete Fl service center told me.
Old Nov 11, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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Anytime you lower a car the alignment will be off. If you are lowered make sure you find an alignment shop that will actually do lowered cars.....most chain places will not.
Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Thank God for Firestone's "Lifetime alignment" certificate. I do mine every 2 months, and each time the toe has been off several degrees negetively.
Old Nov 12, 2005 | 12:48 AM
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make sure if lowered..........they take into account the drop when the do the alignment..when I put my springs my alignment amazing enough was fine
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