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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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I just got my lift kit in the mail today, its a simple kit, spacers up front an AAL in the back, It says I will have to get it realigned, Is this true? Thanks
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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I would.
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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How much does it cost to get one aligned?
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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anytime you mess with the coils (replacing or adding spacers) it can easily and most likely will throw off your alignment due to what all you have to disconnect. Most places charge $70-$80 for a front end alignment. Pretty much get he spacers in and then get it aligned immediately otherwise you'll get some nasty cross wear on your tires.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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I put an 8.5" longarm on mine and lined it up myself. All the components are adjustable. Put the front end on jackstands with the tires off the ground, get ur steering wheel straight, and adjust yourdrag link til your tires are straight. I'm running 35s and I can let the wheel go @ 70 with no pull. They wouldn't align mine cause my ball joints were wore out.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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i don't know where u get ur alignments but i work at a tire store and a front end alignment is 35 and a 4wa is like 55. jeeps take front end by the way
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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All the shops around be charge about 70 bucks. Give or take maby 5 bucks but thats the going rate.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 91familyxj
All the shops around be charge about 70 bucks. Give or take maby 5 bucks but thats the going rate.
My dad just got his van aligned (ford E250) and i think he paid 70 bucks here in L.A.
Maybe more cars here = higher demand for alignment = higher price?

actually some people pay even more, read some of the post at the bottom of this link.
http://www.costhelper.com/cost/cars/...alignment.html

Where did you say your shop was at footballstud? lol

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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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i just had an alignment done for fifty buck here in northeast pa
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sexy_hotfootball_stud00
i don't know where u get ur alignments but i work at a tire store and a front end alignment is 35 and a 4wa is like 55. jeeps take front end by the way
It all depends where you're located. I know here in Virginia Beach prices are higher for EVERYTHING simply because it's Virginia Beach. IF you can get it for less, DO IT!
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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indiana must be cheaper.
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