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Dec 4, 2013 | 04:56 PM

corvettejack

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what should I expect to pay for an alignment steering wheel seems to be off also car pulls to the left a little 2008 coup Z51 automatic

Dec 4, 2013 | 05:24 PM

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what should I expect to pay for an alignment steering wheel seems to be off also car pulls to the left a little 2008 coup Z51 automatic

If it's done right with the good laser equipment and they take their time, about $120 (NY/NJ). My dealer in NJ spent $65k on their machine and it looks it. It's a Chevy dealer. The smaller (non performance) shops can't afford this stuff.

Dec 4, 2013 | 06:16 PM

saplumr

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I have no idea how much it is but I would get a 4 wheel alignment.

Dec 4, 2013 | 06:42 PM

Gman in NC

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The dealer that I bought my c6 from did it for $99, four wheel.

Dec 4, 2013 | 07:21 PM

budgreen3564

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Go to Firestone and get a lifetime alignment for $179

Dec 4, 2013 | 08:32 PM

acrace

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I'd suggest getting a "before" and "after" printout of the alignment. Also, the published specs for a Corvette have a pretty wide tolerance window, so make sure that the camber/caster/toe settings are indeed symmetric side-to-side.

Dec 5, 2013 | 12:14 AM

MidYearRoadster

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take a ride up to West Bridgewater, Kenwood Tire Co. a small place thats been in business for years...they do a great job are extremely careful with your car and you can trust them> I have had them do my 67 and my GS and I am very happy with them...the price is reasonable too....

Dec 5, 2013 | 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by acrace

I'd suggest getting a "before" and "after" printout of the alignment. Also, the published specs for a Corvette have a pretty wide tolerance window, so make sure that the camber/caster/toe settings are indeed symmetric side-to-side.

Make sure whoever does the alignment hits the specs right on the numbers.

The PFADT alignment specs for street/track have been very popular and made a noticeable improvement on my car.

I paid about $190 for the alignment and a little less for corner-balancing.