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Old 12-30-2010, 05:44 PM
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Default Need a good Tire/Suspension shop near Lakeland

I am looking for some good suggestions on Tire/Suspension Shops near Lakeland. Even Tampa or Orlando would be fine.

I am purchasing Shocks and Springs from Sam Strano, and a set of Nitto 555's.

So I'll need a shop that can install shocks and springs, mount and balance tires, and do a good alignment since mine is SHOT.

I know there is a million shops around the area, but I want to spend my money with a place that does it right, and has the reputation to back it up.

Any suggestions?
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If you want to make a trip, we're always available. We do not have an alignment machine, but can set you up with everything else

There's a few good shops though near you, I am sure they'll chime in!
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Yeah that looks like a 6 hour round trip. Not so sure if the LT1 is quite ready for that distance yet lol. But i appreciate the reply Erik.

So does anyone have good experiences with any local shops? (Tampa, Lakeland, Orlando).
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i can help you install the shocks and srings and i know a place around here that will mount nd balanc the tires and i can set u up at the place that does my alignments
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stingray chevrolet in plant city off exit 22 i4. We do h/c z06's,build up zr1's,f-bodys, tb's,you name it. Everything you can imagine even turbo kits on cars. Your stuff is normal day to day stuff for us. Ask for the service manager Justin Lawson and tell him mike ingole sent ya. If you know jeremy formato just ask him about us
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Well Mike if you have the tools we could very well do the shocks and spings.

But Stingray Chevrolet does that huh? Last dealership i called told me i was out of luck because my car was too old. Well i'll call and get a rough estimate and try and decide which route to go.
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I bought my car from stingray they have a shitload of fast cars on the lot
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Yea man I've done mine before so it'll be no problem
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I would save the money and let mike help you. He knows what hes doing.
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TredAlign in Orlando. Get a hold of mrr23. He does it all, and does it right.
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Thanks drew and if u got Ne questions motor wise man ask 396 he's built a few monsters and knows his lts
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Originally Posted by kwiksilverz28
TredAlign in Orlando. Get a hold of mrr23. He does it all, and does it right.
thanks mike

Originally Posted by Tampa_97_SS
I am looking for some good suggestions on Tire/Suspension Shops near Lakeland. Even Tampa or Orlando would be fine.

I am purchasing Shocks and Springs from Sam Strano, and a set of Nitto 555's.

So I'll need a shop that can install shocks and springs, mount and balance tires, and do a good alignment since mine is SHOT.

I know there is a million shops around the area, but I want to spend my money with a place that does it right, and has the reputation to back it up.

Any suggestions?
i can get it all done for you in one stop. if you don't mind bringing it to orlando.
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Originally Posted by Tampa_97_SS
I am looking for some good suggestions on Tire/Suspension Shops near Lakeland. Even Tampa or Orlando would be fine.

I am purchasing Shocks and Springs from Sam Strano, and a set of Nitto 555's.

So I'll need a shop that can install shocks and springs, mount and balance tires, and do a good alignment since mine is SHOT.

I know there is a million shops around the area, but I want to spend my money with a place that does it right, and has the reputation to back it up.

Any suggestions?
Take it to McGee Tire on South FL. Ave and Shepherd rd. They mounted/balanced my Weld Rims and M/T 325's about 3 weeks ago. I also had my AFCO coilovers installed up there. Ask for Matt, he drives a black T/A, he knows what he's doing. You can also get your alignment done at the same time.
Mike
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Originally Posted by Mike 02T/A
Take it to McGee Tire on South FL. Ave and Shepherd rd. They mounted/balanced my Weld Rims and M/T 325's about 3 weeks ago. I also had my AFCO coilovers installed up there. Ask for Matt, he drives a black T/A, he knows what he's doing. You can also get your alignment done at the same time.
Mike
Thanks for the heads up Mike, i will look into it
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robert @ treadalign in orlando is one of the best. and will not charge you an arm and a leg



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