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Old 04-21-2007, 02:11 AM
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Default Anyone now of any good cheap alignment shops?

Just wondering if you guys know of any good alignment shops around that are a good price. I'm switching out my springs tomorrow and I was going to need an alignment. Also, whats the longest I can go without an alignment. Eibach Pro-kit is going on.
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Omni in Kirkland. They aren't really "cheap" but the will do a good job quickly. I would make an appointment soon.

I wouldn't wait long to get it done either.
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Cheap? Any les swabe(sp)

Good and the only ones I let touch my car? Omni in kirkland
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Good AND Cheap don't go together in this area of the universe.....pick one.
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You need to wait at least a few weeks to let the springs settle as long as your not going on any long trips. If your set on doing it now, do it again in 6-8 weeks. Your springs WILL settle within that time frame and the alignment angles WILL change.
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so your saying that when I get this done, I should wait a couple of week before I get it aligned? Also, look like I'm not switching out today, gonna have to do it soon thought. About how much does Omni charge?
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Omni!

I had them do my lowering and they did a great job. They also did work on my brothers truck. Have a family friend that used to work there.
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It seems to me it was below a c-note for a custom spec'd allignment. (Thanks Bill. )
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I had my alignment done by Speedware Motorsports in Redmond and they did a great job.
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Originally Posted by jewbacca
so your saying that when I get this done, I should wait a couple of weeks before I get it aligned?
Yes absolutely. Ideally you should wait 4-6 weeks but 2 weeks is a minimum. If you're alignment was on before the spring install then you won't experience any abnormal tire wear in that time. This is assuming you're not heading for Florida or some other high mile road trip
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Sweet, that's good to know. I was hoping that waiting 2 weeks wasn't going to hurt it. So now I can hold off for 4-6. That should make getting my headers a ton easier. Thanks a bunch for the info.



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