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PRE5TON
03-15-2006, 05:00 PM
Ok guys - I got my h-techs installed and now I need to get an alignment before my low profile tires start to go bald...Firestone wants $90!! , pepboys said that won't do it on a car thats lowered. Anyone have any recommendations of someone or a place that can do it for about half of Firestone's price? This is crazy. I figured since everyone on here has their car lowered, I might be able to get a recommendation.

Mooneyzs
03-15-2006, 05:54 PM
how about Camelback?? I'm sure they can do it. Call Mark or Bryan to see if they can

Dezod_Boosted_STi
03-15-2006, 06:00 PM
UTI for free

ack154
03-15-2006, 06:08 PM
My dealer says about $70 for 4wheel.

MTcX
03-15-2006, 06:24 PM
i took mine to the dealership and it was about $70 i believe, that is what I would do cuz they had a _____ of a time doing the rear alignment

malina
03-15-2006, 06:31 PM
Try Rob @ Group A. Or even Tire Pros. I was quoted $40 but forgot which place it was at. Of course that is the Malina special so who knows how much they'd charge you but they do lowered cars so check them out.

phoenixtc
03-15-2006, 07:53 PM
Network Alignment, Cavecreek and Cactus

NoLimitzBuilt
03-15-2006, 09:29 PM
I went to Classic Gold here in tempe.... I got the full print out of before and after...

DOHCtorJT
03-16-2006, 02:52 AM
Network Alignment has been doing performance alignments (or normal on lowered cars) for years, they have a couple locations, including one in mesa. Highly recommended.

Firestone used to have a $99 lifetime alignment thing, call around and see if anyone is still doing it. Pretty good investment.

PRE5TON
03-16-2006, 03:39 AM
Firestone quoted me $90 for a one time alignment...I didn't even ask them about the lifetime alignment deal. I called Big O Tires which is right down the street from me. They said they can do a lowered car for $50. Not bad?

sprslug_182
03-16-2006, 03:58 AM
Hey man, go to network alignment on either 67th ave and bethany home, or on cavecreek and just south of cactus. They have a 4-wheel thrust alignment for 39.99. That is the only place I go because everytime I go to a dealer, they always make it worse than it was. Talk to lonnie over on 67th. I totally trust everything they do. I have never had a problem there, and they have done new wheel studs, 3 sets of drop springs, a set of coilovers, camber kits, and a bunch of alignments.

KnJ
03-17-2006, 08:19 PM
Network Alignment, Cavecreek and Cactus

I highly recommend them too. They do all my alignments to my specs. Scott is the manager there and is a straight shooter. I believe it's $50 for a 4 wheel alignment.

Do NOT goto Right Toyota in North Scottsdale. They gave us a free alignment after we got lowered (I expected to have to pay), but the variances in camber from the left side to the right side was not to my satisfaction. Moral of the story: I'd rather pay Network $50 and get what I want, instead of a free alignment that is not to my liking.

NeveNelEstate
03-21-2006, 04:50 AM
UTI for free
Info please, I live in Avondale so it's close, what do I gotta do?

phoenixtc
03-21-2006, 05:49 AM
I have an appoitment on Tuesday with Lonnie at the 67th ave location. I will let you know how it goes.

sprslug_182
03-21-2006, 02:12 PM
I need to go there this week before I throw my camber shims in. oooh oooh, getting tickly inside.

TheBlade
03-21-2006, 08:17 PM
64.99 Sears --- any store. All wheel alignment based on rear thrust angles. probably wont give you the 6mo warranty with being lowered. Run into a prob and want it done for that price, you can always come see me up here in Prescott at the Sears Auto here.


For me being a tech...this sounds lazy, but when I installed my s-tech's I didnt realign and now that my tires are almost worn down to nothing, they still are wearing evenly...except for the scrub on the shoulders from high speed cornering on hwy 89 south and Mingus Mt. to Cottonwood and back.

might even want to see how your tires wear over the next 500-1000 miles before getting it aligned and see how the tires are wearing.

phoenixtc
03-22-2006, 08:53 AM
Had mine aligned yesterday at Network. Took them about 40 minutes and cost me $58. I can tell a difference now. Doesn't pull when I hit a grove in the road and drives as straight as an arrow! Said to do it at least twice a year.