05-03-2012, 09:41 AM | #7099 |
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Hey guys, who should I be looking at to do my alignment after I install the lowering springs? Have any of you done the reclocking or timing of the bushings yourself? I have 4 ramps I can place the car on. Will I be able to get to all the busings like this, or is it worth it to have whoever does the alignment do the clocking?
For kicks, I called one of the dealerships. $89.95 for an alignment. The quote for clocking the busings was, "I'm not sure I know what you're talking about." Thanks guys
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05-03-2012, 10:32 AM | #7100 |
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MTI HPS and Vengeance all do suspension installations. I'd probably talk to one of them about it.
I know Jessie at HPS has suspension experience. I had a leveling kit on my truck for a while.. took it off cos the dealership and kauffman tire swore that the camber wasn't adjustable. I had positive camber (visibly so..) and it was wearing my tires out.. so I took the kit off. This was before I knew HPS existed or I woulda had them do it. |
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05-03-2012, 11:58 AM | #7102 |
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Neal turned me on to a great guy in Alpharetta for alignments. I have been to him 3 times...and completely trust him...and that says a lot for me to trust someone working on my car. Northpoint Automotive: 770-475-9316. Casper is the owner. 11505 N Fulton Industrial Blvd, Alpharetta (right by Neal's shop and Verizon Ampitheater).
None of the performance shops do their own alignment that I know of. Easy enough to take it yourself, and they'll do it while you wait.
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05-03-2012, 12:18 PM | #7103 | |
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Thanks again Joe, you know I'm looking for someone who will treat my car with the same respect you look for.
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05-03-2012, 01:05 PM | #7104 | |
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I had alignment set to BMR specs and bushings timed at Rick Hendricks about 3 weeks ago for $109. I took the specs and instructions how to time the bushings in with me. The service guy had no idea of what i was talking about but the tech did exactly what I wanted. |
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Well, I know for a fact they don' have the equipment, but they may at least know who does and who can do it right. Or they might charge you a mark-up and drive your car to kauffman tire. |
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05-03-2012, 01:55 PM | #7106 | |
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I'll take all the options I can get, DarkFox. It's always good to weigh out all the options and go with what works best for you. Thank you for your input.
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We have brand new alignment system here at the dealership. $89.95 plus tax I got mine done a couple weeks ago.
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05-03-2012, 02:18 PM | #7108 |
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[QUOTE=colemanvoice;4906047]Wow, $109 sounds pretty good. Right now, I'm looking at $85 for the alignment and almost $100 hourly rate after that. Thanks Dex. I gotta find the spec sheet for the Phadt springs. I had it at one time.
QUOTE] The tech said getting the alignment back to spec was a PITA and took him almost 3 hours to do the complete job. I was surprised myself that they didn't charge me the hourly rate. The only thing they denied me was my $49 aligment coupon. I kinda figured they would but was too happy about the overall price to argue. |
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05-03-2012, 02:36 PM | #7110 | |
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05-03-2012, 02:40 PM | #7112 | |
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The way I understood them was that the alignment to spec was the toughest part. From some research I did, I found that most places only align it enough to get you into the green areas and nothing more. If you want specific specs it takes some extra work. |
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