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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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went to numerous places and they said im too low. Just want to get a idea of where you guys go to get an alignment done on stechs
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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The dealership has done mine twice now, they never said anything about it.
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I found a shop that specializes in suspensions
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got the car back they used bolts to adjust them forgot what size they used. car feels better than it did before. But still getting steering wheel vibrations @ 80mph.

Guess I will get a wheel balance before my trip to florida hope things work out.

Any advice guys? Could it be a tire tread problem? Thanks
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How long did you drive without the alignment.....might of rubbed the tire being likethat for too long.
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Went to Firestone... all the store guys said I was too low... then one of the mechanics walked out and was like, "Put some boards down, we'll get 'er up there."

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I got the alignment done and wheel balanced still have steering wheel shaking that comes and goes. The guy who did my balance said that my tires are cupped. After getting alignment and balance Think its down to the tires.
Any recomendations on where to buy cheap tires rather than pay $600 for the last set of BFG with mount and balance.
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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You have to find a place that has a pit instead of a lift. I got mine done at a firestone place, they were the only ones who could do it because of the pit. Anyone else either said they did not have the correct numbers for a lowered car or it was too low.
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yeah.
does any one have any reccomendations as to where to get tires either online and from where? or a shop like Firestone, Tire Kingdom, or etc.
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