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Cgemlich Mall Queen


Joined: Oct 30, 2014 Posts: 12 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:33 pm Post subject: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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Anyone know of a good place to go get an alignment? Im all over the road when I'm driving. lol
I hear firestone is a good place, but I thought I'd get a second opinion first.
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JustinD AZ Pinstriped


Joined: Mar 17, 2013 Posts: 306
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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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I like Network Alignment, but I don't know if they have a west side one. I know there is a Mesa and Gilbert location.
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Finn Obstacle Crusher


Joined: Aug 05, 2010 Posts: 2527 Location: Tempe
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Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 3:35 pm Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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I got fed up with Firestones crap. So I went here after another non members recommendation.
This place is great! A little more pricey. But id rather pay a bit more to have it done right.
www.jacksautoaz.com
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Cgemlich Mall Queen


Joined: Oct 30, 2014 Posts: 12 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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Awesome! Ill check those out. Thanks guys!
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Maltajo Expeditioneer


Joined: Jan 03, 2013 Posts: 1309 Location: Tucson
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:17 pm Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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I go to Firestone. The one on Ina.
Got the free unlimited alignment deal.
Never had a problem.
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Cgemlich Mall Queen


Joined: Oct 30, 2014 Posts: 12 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:45 pm Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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I might try out firestone just because theres one near my house. If they give me a problem then I'll just try one of those other places.
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AZFJTOY Obstacle Crusher


Joined: Feb 03, 2011 Posts: 2826 Location: n-e Buckeye
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:13 am Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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Also have lifetime alignments at Firestone and they've done a good job. I go to the one on Pebble Creek Parkway north of McDowell in Goodyear.
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Rc_maniac Expeditioneer


Joined: Dec 28, 2011 Posts: 872
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:20 am Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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I too also have the lifetime alignment from Firestone and they've never given me any grief. I use the one on Bell rd. at 115th ave.
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4GaugeSurprise Obstacle Crusher


Joined: Jul 16, 2013 Posts: 2039 Location: South Mtn-ish.
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:25 am Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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I'm another Firestone customer. I've had the a lifetime alignment on several cars spanning the last 18 years. Some locations are much better than others and some locations should never be allowed to touch a car. I currently use the one on Camelback and Miller, they seem OK for the most part but not the best. If you are looking for a perfect alignment for your modded (and possibly tweaked) suspension by a shop that really understands the art of what they are doing, then definitely go to one of the recommended independent shops. The Firestone lifetime alignment is great for doing the regular checkups. I'm the sort that does a 5 tire rotation every 5K then has the alignment checked the next day at Firestone. When I eventually get new UCA's or add adjustable rear links and panhard, I will immediately take it to an independent shop and spend the $$ to have them dial it in properly.
Like anything else, depends on where you like to spend your $$ and how much you want to spend.
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Grinder Expeditioneer


Joined: Feb 26, 2014 Posts: 786
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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I swear by my Firestone (I-17 and Peoria Ave). They know I off-road a lot and bring it in for alignments frequently. They are always cool about it, and make me wait as little as possible.
They have even worked with me adjusting the camber, caster and toe to figure out what feels best for me. They like to play with it as much as I do. <-- Did that sound as dirty to everyone else as it did to me?
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4GaugeSurprise Obstacle Crusher


Joined: Jul 16, 2013 Posts: 2039 Location: South Mtn-ish.
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BrentMG Dusty Truck


Joined: Apr 29, 2013 Posts: 64 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ.
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:19 am Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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i like going 602 Autosport ( friend of a friend's shop).
i think there are only 2 places in the valley that do Road Balancing,
and this place is one of them. i had a ton of weights "balancing" my wheels..
but after a rotation, balance, & alignment from here, i only have a few weights now -
and it obviously drives waay better ( this was after a lift & bigger tires).
**they also know to do a 5-tire rotation on 4x4s - without being told
www.602autosports.com/
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calichaos Obstacle Crusher


Joined: Feb 08, 2011 Posts: 2209 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 11:55 am Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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AZFJTOY wrote: |
Also have lifetime alignments at Firestone and they've done a good job. I go to the one on Pebble Creek Parkway north of McDowell in Goodyear. |
This is the spot I take my truck as well, they always seem to get it correct for me and give me no hassle.
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sicc_soul916 Trail Runner


Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 540 Location: Goodyear
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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Wherever you go, make sure they don't over torque your lower control arms. Goodyear did that to my old FJ (trying to align it perfectly) and blew out my bushings. Fletcher's did my Silverado with an Icon setup and did a very good job.
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Cgemlich Mall Queen


Joined: Oct 30, 2014 Posts: 12 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: Vehicle alignment. Where to go. |
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Sounds like I'll try out firestone first and when I start doing more suspension upgrades Ill probably hit up an independent shop. I just got my 5 tire rotation done like last week so its time for an alignment.
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