Alignment, Go to a place like Firestone/Tire Kingdom or search for a 4x4 shop?

jorgelrod

Hooked

• Feb 27, 2018

• #1

So with the the Tax refund I'm expecting, I have a few things I want to do. Namely change the tie rod, put an adjustable trackbar int he front to center the axle and upgrade the draglink. My question is seeing how I have the PR44 with the aditional caster, Adj control arms and all of these parts I want to put in plus having flipped the heim joint on the LCA which might have/have not changed my caster angle, I think an alignment will be in order. Now Question is will one of these places like firestone service centers or tire kingdom or the like be a good option? or should I take it specifically to 4X4 shop that does alignments as well?

 

boardsurfer

Active Member

• Feb 27, 2018

• #2

DIY. It isn't hard. Check the write-up section.

 

aermid

New member

• Feb 27, 2018

• #3

I use Lamb’s Tire and Automotive. I’m not sure how widespread they are but they offer a $180 lifetime alignment. It’s great for getting alignments whenever messing with steering components or a weekend off-roading.


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jorgelrod

Hooked

• Feb 27, 2018

• #4

boardsurfer said:

DIY. It isn't hard. Check the write-up section.

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I recently moved into Jacksonville, I don't have a lot of tools, nor can I do a lot of things in the apartment complex I'm leasing...

 

WW_Svi

New member

• Feb 27, 2018

• #5

Like aermid said, some shops have a lifetime alignment for a little more than 1 time job. Firestone use to be (not sure if they still are).


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boardsurfer

Active Member

• Feb 27, 2018

• #6

jorgelrod said:

I recently moved into Jacksonville, I don't have a lot of tools, nor can I do a lot of things in the apartment complex I'm leasing...

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In that case, I'd find an offroad shop. Or really, anyone but Firestone.

 

WJCO

Meme King

• Feb 27, 2018

• #7

Find a specialized 4x4 shop. For the most part, the big chain stores are ignorant and naive to the 4x4 venue. Not really their fault, but it's just not something they specialize in and they don't usually go the extra mile to make sure the vehicle is adjusted properly.

 

aermid

New member

• Mar 1, 2018

• #8

Asking at a good local jeep shop can definitely help out with this. The particular lambs I go to was recommended to me by the shop and their manager is apart of the local jeep club. Like WJCO said you want a place that knows the parts.


--Erin

 

fiend

Caught the Bug

• Mar 1, 2018

• #9

boardsurfer said:

In that case, I'd find an offroad shop. Or really, anyone but Firestone.

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Last time i went to firestone they put the wrong tires on my car. I only replaced the rears and so any halfway intelligent person could have seen that the new ones didn’t match the front ones. This, after I specifically told them several times exactly which tires I wanted. Morons.