Firestone charges extra to adjust camber. Normal?
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so I took my car in to firestone today to let them do an alignment. they ask wheather or not i have aftermarket camber kit on, so I said yea. Then they said they would need to charge an extra $50 to adjust the camber if i want them to adjust the camber. they said the regular alignment only adjust toe. Is this normal? So total is around $70 + $50 = $120 for an alignment...
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Originally Posted by simony
i did the alignment at firestone for $70 and they didn't ask me about the aftermarket camber kit....
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Rep Power: 0 I have the lifetime alignment at Firestone. Paid $129 and they always adjust toe/camber and I have the full spc camber kit. No problems. Always get a print up of before and after so you can see what they did, I do cuz I'm dropped about 3 1/2". Done about 3 or 4 alignments in the past year and like I said, never had a problem.
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they printed out a sheet from the computer that lists all the measurements... although i have no idea what they mean, it seems like they did adjust the camber, caster, and toe (both front and rear).
they printed out a sheet from the computer that lists all the measurements... although i have no idea what they mean, it seems like they did adjust the camber, caster, and toe (both front and rear).
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Originally Posted by vietstylez
LOL 120 total? for one alignment? you could've gotten lifetime alignment for 139.. or at least at mine they had that deal
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Rep Power: 428 I paid $89.00 for a lifetime alignment, and that includes adjusting toe, camber, and caster, whichever is applicable on the car. I have gotten about 4 alignments this yr. and never had any problems.
The firestones around here are like other places. It is around $60 for them to do a 4 wheel alignment (Toe only), and they charge extra to adjust toe. Now one place told me one time that adjusting the camber on our car with the camber kit would be extra since it is harder to do. Biggest bullshit I have ever heard. Also a place told me it is extra for the camber because some cars it is a pain to adjust the camber, which I do agree.
The firestones around here are like other places. It is around $60 for them to do a 4 wheel alignment (Toe only), and they charge extra to adjust toe. Now one place told me one time that adjusting the camber on our car with the camber kit would be extra since it is harder to do. Biggest bullshit I have ever heard. Also a place told me it is extra for the camber because some cars it is a pain to adjust the camber, which I do agree.
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i mean when i go to get it realigned id put stocks on... so they couldnt hurt rims..
but... where do you go firestone? and they have the computers?
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i mean when i go to get it realigned id put stocks on... so they couldnt hurt rims..
but... where do you go firestone? and they have the computers?
riley
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Rep Power: 0 hmmm....you picked a lousy firestone. there are 3 in my area. the one i go to does but they always say "you'll be back in a few weeks, but we'll do it anyway" and they say that just because they don't like the resposibility of working on anything other than a lowered car. just find the right firestone and you'll be alright.
anyway, i'm lowered 1.5" all around and they have no problems. the only concern is getting the car up onto the machine.
anyway, i'm lowered 1.5" all around and they have no problems. the only concern is getting the car up onto the machine.
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Rep Power: 0 ^^ very true, talk to Firestone first, the one closest to my house sucks, ramps are too high/car is too low to fit on rack and they are as*holes anyways. The one I go to kicks *** and they always adjust toe/camber/caster, no extra charge !! Lowered 3.5" and no problems, lifetime.
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Rep Power: 0 just drive with your front bumper taken off, then you can go on any ramp.
they tried to used a wooden board and have guys lifting my fenders to get my car onto their ramp, but didn't work. so they just told me to take off my bumper.
they tried to used a wooden board and have guys lifting my fenders to get my car onto their ramp, but didn't work. so they just told me to take off my bumper.
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Originally Posted by vietstylez
laser machine.. like this?
and yes thats at firestone
and yes thats at firestone
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Rep Power: 252 i just called the firestone here and they are running a special on the lifetime alignment for 99 bucks. I dont know if thats everywhere and they didnt say how long it was on sale for. Good deal though.
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