Alignment issue after lowering car

[aznlunatic206]

So i got my car lowered on some Tein solara springs last week and got my car aligned right afterwards at firestone. I got the lifetime alignment deal they had and got the car aligned. After the first alignment the steering was pulling to the left a good amount to where its gets really annoying. The following day i went to a local firestone and had the car re-aligned and they still couldnt fully fix the steering pull but it was a lot better this time but still a little bit off. Is there a reason why they cant fully align my steering?

Here is the sheet i got from them:

[SoUtHsIde_ChI]

I had the same problem with my car after i got it lowered on TRD springs.... my tow in the back was off andTtoyota told me they were going to order some bolts. Let me talk to the tech who did the work and see if i can get a better answer.

I feel your pain

[aznlunatic206]

my toe is fine. its just that my local firestone said that since my lowered they cant fully center my steering which i think is bs. ill be going to a diffeernt firestone later today and ill let you guys know how it goes.

[exclusive]

My old car had the same issue after alignment. I didn't have time to get it re-aligned since it was totaled.
My car currently has no pull either way with no alignment, and I'm afraid to get it aligned and have everything get screwed.
Good luck

[aznlunatic206]

yea, dont really understand why they cant or whats causing it so i dont know what to mess with to try to fix it. Its not a huge pull, just very slight but it kinda gets annoying.

[aznlunatic206]

so i went to another firestone and they explained to me that the rear right is off and could be causing the slight pull to the left. They said i might have a bad strut or bent strut. Could this be true?

[tengiday]

I had my car lowered on TRD Spring, and my dealer did an alignment after that too. They claimed that they couldn't get the figures exactly in place, but all of them were within specific range, which is acceptable. I think you should try to get all of the numbers within their acceptable range (try a different store, maybe).

PS: For the struts, find a reliable shop to inspect them.

[BlackCam09]

i had my car aligned at the dealer after i got my H&R springs installed and they said they will try their best to get it closest to the figures because since its after market springs they can't align it to the original specs. For my car to drive straight i have to have the steering wheel tilted to the right side a little so my steering wheel doesn't sit center either, it doesn't really bother me though my car doesn't seem to pull.

[LE05]

Dealerships and firestones can't or don't know how to deal with lowered cars for the most part. Go to a reputable shop that does, and you'll see much better results.

My local tire/alignment shop has no problem centering my steering every time i lower my car back down for the summer. Their alignment software also adjusts the specs from stock for lowered cars. A page on their website on alignment: http://www.advancedtireauto.com/wheelalign.htm

[willt]

u have to let the spring settle and redo the alignment

[aznlunatic206]

Originally Posted by willt

u have to let the spring settle and redo the alignment

alright, will do. thats what i was planning anyways after a couple weeks. Would it really affect the steering issue even though it hasnt settled all the way?

[XRSRoy]

correct me if im wrong but the firestone specs say 07-11 4cyl... u have a v6 correct? different alignment specs for the v6

[aznlunatic206]

Originally Posted by XRSRoy

correct me if im wrong but the firestone specs say 07-11 4cyl... u have a v6 correct? different alignment specs for the v6

is there really a difference? also yes i have a v6

[tengiday]

v6 is heavier.

[aznlunatic206]

So i gave firestone a call and they said the specs for a i4 and v6 are the same..so im guessing something went wrong when i was installing the springs.