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Old 07-19-2010, 05:21 PM
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I got a 2" AS leveling kit and will be putting it on soon and need an alignment afterward. I have checked Tuffy and my local mechanic and they don't do alignments. Is $59.99 a good price for a 4 wheel alignment? The price is from Exit 11 Tire which is fairly close to me. Does anyone know of any other places that I can get an alignment at a decent price and would do it correctly? I know Pep Boys does them but there isn't one anywhere relatively close to me. I don't want to end up at a dealer because I'm pretty sure alignments were over $100 last time I looked at the pricing poster in the service department. Thanks
 

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Old 07-19-2010, 05:35 PM
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I got a 2" AS leveling kit and will be putting it on soon and need an alignment afterward. I have checked Tuffy and my local mechanic and they don't do alignments. Is $59.99 a good price for a 4 wheel alignment? The price is from Exit 11 Tire which is fairly close to me. Does anyone know of any other places that I can get an alignment at a decent price and would do it correctly? I know Pep Boys does them but there isn't one anywhere relatively close to me. I don't want to end up at a dealer because I'm pretty sure alignments were over $100 last time I looked at the pricing poster in the service department. Thanks
That's a pretty decent price I'd say. I just had Bilstein 5100's installed a couple weeks ago by my mechanic and it was $74.00 for alignment.. All he had to adjust was the toe. I guess it all depends on what part if the world you live in.
 
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I agree. Here it is 70
 
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$60 sounds great, if they do it right. Mine was around $90 iirc after the drop kit.
 
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Old 07-19-2010, 05:48 PM
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Good to hear its a fair price. The only thing I don't really like is that they said they would want to have the truck for a half day in case they have to keep making adjustments. I would love to take it somewhere where I can just wait for like a hour and be out. That way I could do it early in the morning before work and schedules don't get all screwed up.
 
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Old 07-19-2010, 06:23 PM
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it only took around an hour and some change to do mine, and they had to wrestle with the camber adjusters, which the guy hated and complained about. 1/2 a day seems odd.
 
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My dealer charged me $49.99 and it was bout an hour.. Toe was only thing that was out of spec, and it was barely out...I did the 1.5AS
 

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Old 07-19-2010, 09:29 PM
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It's a good price, but you don't need a 4-wheel alignment. With a solid rear axle, the rear isn't adjustable.
 
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It's a good price, but you don't need a 4-wheel alignment. With a solid rear axle, the rear isn't adjustable.
I know I don't need it but I asked the guy whether it was a 2 or 4 and he said 4. I would think even for just a front alignment, the price isn't bad but that's why I'm asking you guys.

My dealer charged me $49.99 and it was bout an hour.. Toe was only thing that was out of spec, and it was barely out...I did the 1.5AS
That's cool. How long ago was that? I don't think you can get an oil change at a stealership for that.
 
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That was this March..... Indianapolis area
 
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Old 07-19-2010, 09:51 PM
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They washed it for me too
 
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Old 07-20-2010, 07:56 PM
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Got a couple more prices.
NTB: 79.95 1.5hrs to complete
Conrads: 69.95 1hr to complete
Mullinax Ford, Mike Bass Ford: 59.95 for 2 wheel 1-1.5hrs to complete

I actually think I'll be going to a dealer since the price isn't bad at all and I can set up an appointment for like 7 or 7:30 in the morning and be done before work.
Thanks for the advice guys.
 
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Got my alignment today at Mullinax Ford. Total cost was like $63. My truck was washed when I went to pick it up too. The left tire was perfect but the right tire was .45" off. I was surprised that they were not equally off or at least closer than that, but I'm all perfect now and that's all I'm worried about. The guy that worked on my truck complimented me on my stereo, rear window sticker and CAI so I was happy to hear that from someone that works for a dealer. Usually everyone frowns upon anything that isn't stock.
 
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Old 07-28-2010, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkShadowSTX
Got my alignment today at Mullinax Ford. Total cost was like $63. My truck was washed when I went to pick it up too. The left tire was perfect but the right tire was .45" off. I was surprised that they were not equally off or at least closer than that, but I'm all perfect now and that's all I'm worried about. The guy that worked on my truck complimented me on my stereo, rear window sticker and CAI so I was happy to hear that from someone that works for a dealer. Usually everyone frowns upon anything that isn't stock.
Don't laugh, but, in my neck of the woods Sears does a spectacular job and only takes about an hour to do for $69.95. Also it's guaranteed for 6 mo or 6000 mi. Goes down the road as straight as an arrow. Don't underestimate some of the chain outlets, some of them have superior equipment and good techs on common items such as brakes and alignments and such. Don't think I would let them get into the engine or other touchy areas though.
 



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