Couldn't get Wheel Alignment because of Modifications? |
Couldn't get Wheel Alignment because of Modifications? |
Oct 21, 2011 - 4:26 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 29, '09 From Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
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.
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Oct 21, 2011 - 6:18 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 2, '05 From Guam Currently Offline Reputation: 15 (100%) |
go somewhere else, these are couple scenarios
1. your setup right now is not even that low so they should be able to align it assuming, you don't have worn suspension parts/steering parts. < ideal 2. Some places charge more to do lower cars, they remove warranty, and they'll still align it but only get it as close as they can but not exact, if you get the camber bolts, etc. it would help but then you would have to have really bad camber, or slammed on coilovers. This post has been edited by trdproven: Oct 21, 2011 - 6:28 PM -------------------- 94 Celica GT
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