Best way to DIY allignment
#1
Best way to DIY allignment
whats the best or easiest way to do allignment myself on my car. my las set of tires got worn down to the wires on the inner edge and the rest of the tir was still like %40 tread. or is this not allignment?
#3
Could be. Could be a camber problem, worn bushings or a toe in/out problem. Camber needs to be addressed with camber bolts or new bushings. Bushings of course can't be adjusted. Toe can be diy. Search google. It's not difficult if you set up your measurements right. But time consuming. I'd just get a Firestone lifetime alignment program. Cheaper than buying tires all the time. But I'd check your suspension for worn parts. If it's all stock still, you probabably have some replacements to perform before any alignment
Originally Posted by Tonyklem
whats the best or easiest way to do allignment myself on my car. my las set of tires got worn down to the wires on the inner edge and the rest of the tir was still like %40 tread. or is this not allignment?
#5
Most shops have the oem specs in their book. Or you can give the specs listed here or in your FSM to the shop.
Originally Posted by Tarzan
Alignment is something that I always to at the dealer, regardless of the brand of the car I own. They have the right spec, which is not necessarily true with the 3d parties.
#6
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Could be. Could be a camber problem, worn bushings or a toe in/out problem. Camber needs to be addressed with camber bolts or new bushings. Bushings of course can't be adjusted. Toe can be diy. Search google. It's not difficult if you set up your measurements right. But time consuming. I'd just get a Firestone lifetime alignment program. Cheaper than buying tires all the time. But I'd check your suspension for worn parts. If it's all stock still, you probabably have some replacements to perform before any alignment
They charged a slightly high $40 per side for the mod but its probably a bit cheaper than the bolt and they could do it right then and there. Just another option.
#8
Originally Posted by MrGone
$150 for the Firestone, seems like alot at first but will quickly pay for itself
#9
Originally Posted by MrGone
$150 for the Firestone, seems like alot at first but will quickly pay for itself
#10
All depends on the firestone you go to and the staff working there.
I've found one place in Houston that will align it to any specs you want and still do the lifetime warranty.
others will only correct to OEM specs, and if they find out you modded your car any time since the last alignment (even replacing struts or other suspension/steering maintenance parts), they will charge you at least $50.
I've found one place in Houston that will align it to any specs you want and still do the lifetime warranty.
others will only correct to OEM specs, and if they find out you modded your car any time since the last alignment (even replacing struts or other suspension/steering maintenance parts), they will charge you at least $50.
#11
Originally Posted by mtcookson
I got an alignment for my Spyder yesterday and they actually said the fronts were pretty far off. They said I would need one of those camber bolts or, what they actually like doing is slotting the hole in the strut. They say it works just as good and gives you even more adjustability down the road. I gave it a try and it actually works pretty well. The car is so much more stable at higher speeds now so it definitely seemed to have done the trick.
They charged a slightly high $40 per side for the mod but its probably a bit cheaper than the bolt and they could do it right then and there. Just another option.
They charged a slightly high $40 per side for the mod but its probably a bit cheaper than the bolt and they could do it right then and there. Just another option.
#15
Originally Posted by mtcookson
I'm talking about the "cam" bolts that allow more adjustment.
http://gregg-henry.com/albums/goodie...0801.sized.jpg
2 degrees adjustable.
#16
Originally Posted by tripleGmax
yeah so was i. how expensive did you think they were?
http://gregg-henry.com/albums/goodie...0801.sized.jpg
2 degrees adjustable.
http://gregg-henry.com/albums/goodie...0801.sized.jpg
2 degrees adjustable.
#17
Too bad you's guys aren't near Charlotte, NC. I am a tech at a dealership, and I do alignments on the side for my buddies or any one else referred to me for $40, and I do a COMPLETE job, no toe and go bullsh!t, unless that is all that is needed. Also unlike most any other guy anywhere else, I know how to set a car up for "performance" handling, yet still make it steetable and not wear tires; or whatever you want. (auto-x exp.) And I have references as well. Heck, I even offer one free re-do if a guy doesn't like the set-up. (only had one picky-puss take me up on that)
#18
Originally Posted by Tarzan
Alignment is something that I always to at the dealer, regardless of the brand of the car I own. They have the right spec, which is not necessarily true with the 3d parties.
#20
Originally Posted by tripleGmax
yeah so was i. how expensive did you think they were?
http://gregg-henry.com/albums/goodie...0801.sized.jpg
2 degrees adjustable.
http://gregg-henry.com/albums/goodie...0801.sized.jpg
2 degrees adjustable.
I've never really bothered searching for them, I just heard they were expensive.
#22
Originally Posted by Dillbag
Too bad you's guys aren't near Charlotte, NC. I am a tech at a dealership, and I do alignments on the side for my buddies or any one else referred to me for $40, and I do a COMPLETE job, no toe and go bullsh!t, unless that is all that is needed. Also unlike most any other guy anywhere else, I know how to set a car up for "performance" handling, yet still make it steetable and not wear tires; or whatever you want. (auto-x exp.) And I have references as well. Heck, I even offer one free re-do if a guy doesn't like the set-up. (only had one picky-puss take me up on that)
and exactly what settings do you recommend for a Maxima for auto X/ road course/street use then?
just to see if you know what you're talking about.
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