Alignment in GR
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Honestly, I haven't needed to take the Vette there, but:
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I have had alignments done on everything but Ford cars and they have done excellent work, and a front end alignment was only $50. I've taken a 98 Neon RT, a 96 Saturn SL1 and a 98 Camry LE there. All have great alignment now.
I would however, check to make sure that they know how to handle jacking up a Vette before going with them.
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Plainfield Lincoln Mercury
I have had alignments done on everything but Ford cars and they have done excellent work, and a front end alignment was only $50. I've taken a 98 Neon RT, a 96 Saturn SL1 and a 98 Camry LE there. All have great alignment now.
I would however, check to make sure that they know how to handle jacking up a Vette before going with them.
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i guess midas or something like that, other than dealerships i don't know who else does them? one place i wouldn't go it tuffy though, nothing but bad luck from them. there is a good shop by me on 68th and hannah lake, dutton auto repair, but im not sure if they do alignments. call, and if they do them i would bring it there, they are know around here to be real honest.
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Originally Posted by blackLT496
i guess midas or something like that, other than dealerships i don't know who else does them? one place i wouldn't go it tuffy though, nothing but bad luck from them. there is a good shop by me on 68th and hannah lake, dutton auto repair, but im not sure if they do alignments. call, and if they do them i would bring it there, they are know around here to be real honest.
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Originally Posted by slolane
Someone on the forum said Bell Tire does a good job.
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From: It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. Alto MI
I just had new tires put on and I was looking for a place, too. Called Accurate Alignment. They do excellent work, but it takes a while to get in, you have to leave the car. Pricey, too. I was quoted $120, I think. Finally ended up taking it to McGraw Tire at 44th and Division. I've taken all sorts of cars there for years and I'm friends with the owner. They can do all the proper adjustments. Only problem was getting it up on the lift. Steep ramps and tough breakover angle. It's a case of VERY slow driving to get it up there. After that, worked like a charm. Their quoted price is $59.95. Shawn (the service manager there) didn't even charge me full price because they didn't really have to do anything. Don't know if you'll get the same deal, but they're straightforward guys.
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Sorry for not watching this closer. I have the front end torn down and trying to get bushings and ball joints pressed out and in. I will let everyone know where I go. 5700 Division is closed to me but Mcgraw tire sounds good to. If anyone wants to see want is involved in doing this let me know. I can have anyone over when I put this back together. Tim
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Originally Posted by 89vert
Sorry for not watching this closer. I have the front end torn down and trying to get bushings and ball joints pressed out and in. I will let everyone know where I go. 5700 Division is closed to me but Mcgraw tire sounds good to. If anyone wants to see want is involved in doing this let me know. I can have anyone over when I put this back together. Tim
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Originally Posted by CAP94
I need to replace my bushings and ball joints also. Did you get yours locally or order them from somewhere?
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Originally Posted by 89vert
Anyone have a favorite spot to get an alignment in GR. TIA Tim