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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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I was told they charge more for 20” and up wheels because they need newer or more advanced equipment. I couldn’t find an alignment here for less than 69.99 with the 20s.
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by built 4 fun
i do alot of alignments and another reason different wheels can be expensive is some times you actually have to let the air out of the tire to getthe sensors to clamp on. so that takes alot more time and effort and yes there is alot of risk with scratches. but to the origional question you may very well need cam bolts to align it. they are slotted from the factory and CAN be adjusted without the bolts but it makes the technicians life alot easier with them. But mhen the alignments only $49 just buy the bolts and make sure its done right. just my 2 cents
i wouldn't let your shop touch my truck...sounds real high tech....must have start of the art equipment...LOL....that's just like a tire shop that can't change a 20 inch + rim, i won't even waste my time with 'em...get with the times people
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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I'm having alignment issues on my '06. I paid $44.00 and it still pulls to the right! I just put new tires on. Had them balanced and the whole 9 yards. Am I wrong in thinking that if a vehicle is aligned you can take your hands off the steering wheel and it should stay in a somewhat straight line while driving?? I'm a little pissed today. I honestly don't think they did anything with it. But seriously, is it too much to think it should keep in a straight line!?
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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some sucks at doing alignment or something is wrong with one of the new tires.
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:48 AM
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Ok this might be a dumb ?, but when an alingment is done is it a step to make sure the streering wheel is centered? I am wanting to get an auto-spring 2 in leveling kit for my 07 Lariat 4x4, but am worried my streering wheel wont be centered after install. ( A real pain for me ). Also how is the streering wheel recenterd if off? Thanks SSG C
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 03:54 AM
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it will be centered, if it's not centered, they didn't do their job.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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the machine is one year old so its pretty damn decent and when the wheel has no outer lip and he tire bead comes out ove the rim so far you cant get the clamps on it there its the only way to do it. its really rare to have to do that i was just saying. but i could really care less if you came to my shop or not!
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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^^That's no way to treat a potential customer...

I'm kidding.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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lol ya ya i know.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by motard1
ALignments are cheap here. They have all the latest greatest computerized racks too. Hell,even the dealerships only charge $49. Only places more expensive are chain stores like NTB,or Discount Tire.
Dealerships = $49???? What planet are you from cause I need to fly my truck there! Up here they are close to $90 and the chain stores are about $60.
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