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DirtyD 01-28-2013 11:42 AM

No More Alignments
 
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

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Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 17375)
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

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Originally Posted by Phuck Phace (Post 17377)
How much was he charging?

I think like $40.

DirtyD 01-28-2013 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush (Post 17380)
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

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 17383)
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

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Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush (Post 17387)
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

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 17388)
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

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Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush (Post 17389)
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

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 17390)
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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush (Post 17387)
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

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Originally Posted by Doug1227 (Post 17403)
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

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Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush (Post 17413)
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

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 17416)
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

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Originally Posted by JPC (Post 20411)
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

No More Alignments
 
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

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 20418)
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

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Originally Posted by BeastStang1302 (Post 20470)
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

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Where is here?

cars12369 02-26-2013 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 20636)
Where is here?


Sorry im in Plano

DirtyD 02-26-2013 01:49 AM

No More Alignments
 
Well I would've recommended my buddy, but....^^^

LOL

I would say find a NTB or Firestone

BeastStang1302 02-26-2013 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 20483)
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

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Originally Posted by BeastStang1302 (Post 20643)
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

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Originally Posted by Courtesy Flush (Post 20771)

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

No More Alignments
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cars12369 (Post 24029)
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

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 24031)
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

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Originally Posted by cars12369 (Post 24075)
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

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Originally Posted by Toby (Post 24080)
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

No More Alignments
 
Yes, Bob Tomes Ford in McKinney.

cars12369 04-01-2013 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearded Banger (Post 24233)
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


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