Couldn't get Wheel Alignment because of Modifications? Options

[DIONYZUZ]

The modification I have gotten were KYB GR-2 Struts and Tein lowering springs with 225 45 17" wheels. I tried getting a wheel alignment today but the mechanic said my suspension and wheels were "unsafe" on my celica. He went on stating that the wheel alignment machine could not align the wheels because of the lowering which affected the camber and caster. He said it requires a new bolt for the caster , but the caster is so so far off that the replacement wont even help the caster. Then he suggested to go back to OEM suspension and said "I owned a Celica GT before and those suspensions are already a sport suspension." Then he said the tires will rub and thats the main reason why there is a pull on the vehicle's steering which is what I believe is the reason it needed an alignment, but it doesn't even feel like theres rubbing. Should I get the new bolts and try another alignment? From what the mechanic said, it seems like nothing will help the alignment.

[BonzaiCelica]

He's right but also wrong. It is not necessary to get camber bolts with lowering springs. Tein springs only lower the car about 1 inch all around, which is basically like stock height. It really does depend on the angle of camber after you install the springs. If the computer cannot align the suspension to factory specs then you suspension, then it is probably way off like he said.

I have a set of KYB gr2 with Tanabe DF210 2.2 inch drop in front and 1.5 inch drop in rear. I never needed camber bolts. You should try another shop, but I have the feeling he's just wanting to suck some money out of you just as all businesses today are doing.

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Oct 21, 2011 - 4:44 PM

[Needles]

I have a set of KYB gr2 with Tanabe DF210 2.2 inch drop in front and 1.5 inch drop in rear. I never needed camber bolts. You should try another shop, but I have the feeling he's just wanting to suck some money out of you just as all businesses today are doing.
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comfirm that, if u need to align your vehicule, you need nice equal tred tire and balance wheel and thats all, dont worries about what he said, if the tire didnt rub your inside wing, its all ok