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Feb 19, 2015 | 02:18 AM

lovethyGM

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Bilstein SLPs lowering package with spoon lCA and the mechanic can't get the alignment correct is there something I got to do....or is he just a retard....

Feb 19, 2015 | 06:21 PM

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What's not correct about the alignment?

Feb 20, 2015 | 12:56 AM

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What's not correct about the alignment?

I think they were saying it was the toe

Feb 20, 2015 | 10:15 AM

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What is "correct"?

You want it within factory specs of what they have in their computer?

IMO if you spent the money on suspension parts for lowering/handling then you should research a proper handling alignment. Bring it to them and have them follow it.

Feb 20, 2015 | 10:22 AM

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If they could not get the toe in specs... Go some where else. I'm guessing the "spohn LCA" is the front LCAs? Are they adjustable?

Feb 20, 2015 | 11:45 AM

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Bilstein SLPs lowering package with spoon lCA and the mechanic can't get the alignment correct is there something I got to do....or is he just a retard....

You need to be a little more specific, as to what isn't "correct"....

Feb 20, 2015 | 11:49 AM

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If they could not get the toe in specs... Go some where else. I'm guessing the "spohn LCA" is the front LCAs? Are they adjustable?

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Feb 20, 2015 | 11:54 AM

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You need to be a little more specific, as to what isn't "correct"....

I just want some output from people that been doing this for a while...

Feb 20, 2015 | 12:19 PM

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I just want some output from people that been doing this for a while...

You actually want their input

Feb 21, 2015 | 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lovethyGM

Since your toe should be around 0.00-.02*, a (-)5.00* on a toe setting, is about 2 full inches of toe out! You should be able to see THAT from 20 feet away...

(OR, you're reading caster, instead of toe)

I can see an "average Joe" alignment shop having possible issues setting caster/camber on a car with aftermarket parts, and/or an extremely low ride height, but if they can't set the toe-in, something is seriously wrong, and unless you've installed some wacky parts on the car, or installed something incorrectly, the problem is with the guy trying to adjust the car....