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eddiefromcali · 08-23-2007, 01:11 PM

What do you guys think about the specs?

JSM1284 · 08-23-2007, 01:16 PM

If you have under 20,000 miles, the dealer would have aligned it for free.

I hope you didnt pay for more than a 2-wheel alignment, they didnt adjust the rear, and only set the toe up front

eddiefromcali · 08-23-2007, 01:18 PM

Had it aligned because I installed a drop kit, I dont think the dealer wouldve aligned it, might be wrong though. I thought the rear was fine and didnt need adjustment?

JSM1284 · 08-23-2007, 01:19 PM

It didnt need adjusting in the rear, it is fine. But due to the fact they did no adjustments, they only did a 2-wheel alignment and shouldnt charge for a 4-wheel.

TRD VVTi · 08-23-2007, 01:21 PM

I think that you got a Pep Boys alignment.

It's within specs which is acceptable.

Personally, the should have done a better job with the front toe. That's why I would never get an alignment by a place like that.

EDIT: They could have adjusted the rear to make it better. Just being "in spec" doesn't cut it.

eddiefromcali · 08-23-2007, 01:23 PM

Good point, I didnt see that! Im gonna call and ask for 2 and 4 wheel alignment prices. Thanks!

JSM1284 · 08-23-2007, 01:31 PM

Who was the Service advisor there? I deal with that shop on a daily basis.

eddiefromcali · 08-23-2007, 02:58 PM

I see a couple of names on the paperwork.

Entered by: Brad Jacobs
Mechanic: Cody Munday
Confirmed by: Francisco Infante

Any of those names ring a bell?

JSM1284 · 08-23-2007, 03:01 PM

I've dealt with Brad before.

eddiefromcali · 08-23-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

I think that you got a Pep Boys alignment.

It's within specs which is acceptable.

Personally, the should have done a better job with the front toe. That's why I would never get an alignment by a place like that.

EDIT: They could have adjusted the rear to make it better. Just being "in spec" doesn't cut it.

Im gonna leave it as is for now, but come October, I'll make sure they leave it somewhere in the middle of the ranges. I think that would be the "best" setting for the suspension right?

FlopShot · 08-23-2007, 05:41 PM

JMHO, but I think you aligned your car too quickly. You installed your TRD springs just this week, right? You haven't given your springs enough time to settle into their final resting positions. In another week, your spring position is going to change again, and thus you will have to re-align the car again. Give it a few weeks, and then align the car.

tracerich · 08-23-2007, 05:48 PM

I agree. I think they did not do a complete job. With the specs indicated, I would have gotten more positive camber on the left front, and also the toe could have been adjusted more. The rear, all though in spec, should have been adjusted also for better wear.

TRD VVTi · 08-23-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlopShot

JMHO, but I think you aligned your car too quickly. You installed your TRD springs just this week, right? You haven't given your springs enough time to settle into their final resting positions. In another week, your spring position is going to change again, and thus you will have to re-align the car again. Give it a few weeks, and then align the car.

You may think that, buy you are incorrect. That's just another internet myth that gets passed along by people that aren't sure of what they're talking about.

If you were correct all springs for every car would have to be "seasoned" before and alignment could be performed. That isn't the case with new cars, race cars, or cars that just had ONLY the springs replaced.

Certainly you don't believe the factories drive for several weeks before an alignment it performed, do you?