Alignment, How much do you guys usually pay? Options

[SwissFerdi]

I don't have the tools or skills to do this, so I called up a local shop that I always go to for anything concerning my cars, they're great people. I just got quoted 99.95 for an aligment though, when I don't even know if I really, truly need it. My car pulls slightly to the right, and my wheel is cocked a few degrees left to maintain straightness. I really only care about excess tire wear that this could cause, the fact that my wheel is crooked isn't really important.

The shop said it was this expensive because all four wheels have to be aligned.

[SwissFerdi]

Well, lowering's gonna be a while. I just want to make sure my tires won't wear unevenly, really.

[azian_advanced]

Well, lowering's gonna be a while. I just want to make sure my tires won't wear unevenly, really.

then you'll need some front camber plates and rear camber bolts to go with your lowered suspension. i definitely recommend it for anyone who are riding on expensive tires and/or very low suspension.


i got my alignment done here for $70 CDN ($64.50 USD) and came with the before and after alignment specs. normally i do it myself at home (using the string method my uncle taught me) but my tie rod bolts were really seized so i got it done professionally instead. they said it would take less than an hour but it took them 2 hours.

[SwissFerdi]

then you'll need some front camber plates and rear camber bolts to go with your lowered suspension. i definitely recommend it for anyone who are riding on expensive tires and/or very low suspension.

Do you mean that I'd need those plates if I lower after the alignment, or what? I wouldn't go very low, maybe a 1.5" drop.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Sep 14, 2009 - 11:04 PM