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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Nov 12, 2011 - 12:54 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 2, '09 From Tacoma, Wa. Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
i'm a mechanic and i gotta say he's wrong and trying to get the most money out of you. i lowered my car on tenzoR 1.8 lowering springs and was able to align my car with no problems. well except for the tie rod ends being a little rusted and using a torch to heat it up and get it to turn. lol also i have 17in wheels too and they don't rub at all. and the reason i have camber bolts on mine is because i need the adjustablity just in case. but yeah hopefully the next shop doesn't try to pull a fast one on you.
-------------------- 1994 Celica GT- TenzoR 1.8in. Drop springs. 16mm wheel spacers.
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