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DirtyD
01-28-2013, 11:42 AM
Hey guys, just wanted to let y'all know that my buddy Patrick that has done a few alignments for guys on here no longer works with David McDavid Acura in Plano, and unfortunately Land Rover of Frisco (his new gig) doesn't have an alignment rack low enough for our cars to drive on (he already has to use fabbed up wooden ramps he made to put his truck on there), so he can't do anymore alignments.

Just wanted to give ya'll a heads up.
03MachMe
01-28-2013, 12:04 PM
Good thing I already got mine done
Phuck Phace
01-28-2013, 12:08 PM
How much was he charging?
DirtyD
01-28-2013, 12:09 PM
Good thing I already got mine done
Me too. LOL. He text me last night and told me, right as I was texting him to ask about installing my struts this weekend. So I will need to get an alignment either Saturday afternoon after the Charter guy leaves my apt, or Sunday...
Courtesy Flush
01-28-2013, 12:09 PM
Explains why he never contacted me.
DirtyD
01-28-2013, 12:09 PM
How much was he charging?
I think like $40.
DirtyD
01-28-2013, 12:11 PM
Explains why he never contacted me.
Sorry that happened. He usually keeps up with things, but I know there were some other personal things going on awhile back that he didn't even tell me about, so it might have just slipped his mind.
Courtesy Flush
01-28-2013, 12:37 PM
Sorry that happened. He usually keeps up with things, but I know there were some other personal things going on awhile back that he didn't even tell me about, so it might have just slipped his mind.

its all good, Ron @ Dallas Suspension Alignment & Frame got me squared away. He charges $65 and does good work in case your looking.
DirtyD
01-28-2013, 12:42 PM
its all good, Ron @ Dallas Suspension Alignment & Frame got me squared away. He charges $65 and does good work in case your looking.
Thanks, I will keep that place in mind.

I have been considering going to a "chain" shop and getting a lifetime alignment, that way if I am ever in another state/city I can get it done for free, as long as it is acknowledged by the parent company, and not just a single shop.
Courtesy Flush
01-28-2013, 12:45 PM
Thanks, I will keep that place in mind.

I have been considering going to a "chain" shop and getting a lifetime alignment, that way if I am ever in another state/city I can get it done for free, as long as it is acknowledged by the parent company, and not just a single shop.

Thats a good idea, but a couple places i checked liked NTB wont touch a lowered car. I know some locations will do it, but its hit and miss.

What makes no sense is the NTB i went to had an in ground rack.
DirtyD
01-28-2013, 12:51 PM
Thats a good idea, but a couple places i checked liked NTB wont touch a lowered car. I know some locations will do it, but its hit and miss.

What makes no sense is the NTB i went to had an in ground rack.
Some people think that because it's lowered, the people did it wrong, and it will never be possible to get it back within factory specs. They are just lazy.
Courtesy Flush
01-28-2013, 12:56 PM
Some people think that because it's lowered, the people did it wrong, and it will never be possible to get it back within factory specs. They are just lazy.

My thoughts as well, pure laziness.
JDBishopArts
01-28-2013, 01:12 PM
Bummer! He is a good guy. Glad he still has a job though. Snell is a good guy.
Doug1227
01-28-2013, 02:34 PM
Is this over off of 35 and Royal? Ron Johnson? I worked for him a long time ago when I was laid off. Good guy and a straight shooter.

its all good, Ron @ Dallas Suspension Alignment & Frame got me squared away. He charges $65 and does good work in case your looking.
Courtesy Flush
01-28-2013, 03:28 PM
Is this over off of 35 and Royal? Ron Johnson? I worked for him a long time ago when I was laid off. Good guy and a straight shooter.

yes sir. Big GM guy.
DirtyD
01-28-2013, 03:32 PM
yes sir. Big GM guy.
He won't sabotage my alignment because it's a Ford, will he? :lol:
Courtesy Flush
01-28-2013, 03:39 PM
He won't sabotage my alignment because it's a Ford, will he? :lol:

nah but he will probably give you a ration of shit for driving one. haha
He had a supercharged 03 z06 for a while and traded it recently for a 2010 GS.
JPC
02-24-2013, 04:43 PM
I brought my LOWERED 2012 Boss over to Five Star Ford,
no problems with it being lowered
$75 ....
BeastStang1302
02-24-2013, 05:28 PM
I brought my LOWERED 2012 Boss over to Five Star Ford,
no problems with it being lowered
$75 ....

is this the going rate for anyone, or do you know someone there to hook you up? And is this the five star in Plano?
DirtyD
02-24-2013, 05:32 PM
Most alignments I've price are around $75-$85 depending if you go to a dealer or a Firestone/NTB
BeastStang1302
02-25-2013, 02:23 AM
Most alignments I've price are around $75-$85 depending if you go to a dealer or a Firestone/NTB

O ok, cool good to know. Hoping to have mine lowered by April. Didn't think the dealer would align it for me though once it was lowered
DirtyD
02-25-2013, 10:25 AM
O ok, cool good to know. Hoping to have mine lowered by April. Didn't think the dealer would align it for me though once it was lowered
I just bought the lifetime alignment at Firestone Auto Care. It's good at any location nationwide, and they aligned my car without a problem.
cars12369
02-26-2013, 12:38 AM
Does anyone know a good place to go i need one done badd i checked yelp and there are terrible reviews here
DirtyD
02-26-2013, 12:51 AM
Where is here?
cars12369
02-26-2013, 12:53 AM
Where is here?


Sorry im in Plano
DirtyD
02-26-2013, 01:49 AM
Well I would've recommended my buddy, but....^^^

LOL

I would say find a NTB or Firestone
BeastStang1302
02-26-2013, 01:57 AM
I just bought the lifetime alignment at Firestone Auto Care. It's good at any location nationwide, and they aligned my car without a problem.

Dang lifetime, how much did that run you? Still in the 75-85 range?
DirtyD
02-26-2013, 02:03 AM
Dang lifetime, how much did that run you? Still in the 75-85 range?

Ha. I wish. It was ~$190 OTD after taxes and such. But that allows me to stop in anytime I feel my alignment is out of whack, or after messing with the suspension/installing anything that requires a realignment. I plan to have this car for awhile, so I know I will get at least 3-4 alignments with it.
Luke
02-26-2013, 02:58 PM
Had my buddy do mine (he doesn't seem to like doing it on the side for some reason) but I was surprised how close my alignment was after the BMR springs and adj. panhard. I've been lucky, I can usually get away with buying him lunch or $20 for the work. Any alignment for under $70 I'd consider a good deal for those pricing it.
Courtesy Flush
02-26-2013, 04:27 PM
http://www.dallassuspensionalignmentframeco.com/

$65
cars12369
02-28-2013, 02:05 AM
http://www.dallassuspensionalignmentframeco.com/

$65

Thanks i was looking at them good reviews
cars12369
03-29-2013, 03:00 PM
Ok I need good alignment place Dallas alignment and frame co is not good. Went there guy put my car on machine and for car spec he put as 07 gt500 they don't go up to 2011. He could not do anything he said it will be 70 and on top of that he would have to let out each strut which will be 50 each so 170 for alignment. For that price I might as well drop off at dealer. Does anyone know one in frisco area
DirtyD
03-29-2013, 04:07 PM
Ok I need good alignment place Dallas alignment and frame co is not good. Went there guy put my car on machine and for car spec he put as 07 gt500 they don't go up to 2011. He could not do anything he said it will be 70 and on top of that he would have to let out each strut which will be 50 each so 170 for alignment. For that price I might as well drop off at dealer. Does anyone know one in frisco area

Just go to Firestone Auto Care Center and get the lifetime alignment for $179.95+tax.
cars12369
03-29-2013, 08:59 PM
Just go to Firestone Auto Care Center and get the lifetime alignment for $179.95+tax.

I might but i know im going to sell car in 2 years
Midnight11
03-29-2013, 09:01 PM
I might but i know im going to sell car in 2 years

lol...
Toby
03-29-2013, 10:07 PM
Go to bob toms in mckinney. Let them know the guys at ts sent you. That is where we get all our alignments done, the guys there know how to deal with aftermarket parts and get them setup properly. I think its around $100
Bearded Banger
03-30-2013, 10:31 AM
Go to bob toms in mckinney. Let them know the guys at ts sent you. That is where we get all our alignments done, the guys there know how to deal with aftermarket parts and get them setup properly. I think its around $100

And they have all new alignment equipment. The new clamps have no metal contacting the wheel.
They also have the latest tire balancers that measure radial runout and roadforce.
cars12369
03-30-2013, 06:40 PM
is that ford dealer or what?
Bearded Banger
03-31-2013, 03:27 PM
Yes, Bob Tomes Ford in McKinney.
cars12369
04-01-2013, 05:57 PM
Yes, Bob Tomes Ford in McKinney.

Ok also i dont have camber bolt just gt500 strut mount with koni and eibach pro kit should i pick up the bolts