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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 10:09 AM
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I'm looking at getting an alignment done. I am in Central Florida, but wasn't sure if any large chain companies provide quality alignments. Who offers the best alignments with the latest equipment?

Just looking for suggestions. Any that offer CL discounts is a plus.

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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 10:25 AM
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Find a reputable indie shop. Mostly likely they will let you dictate your specs. Franchise places won't do it. What ever meets the spec is what they'll do.
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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 10:33 AM
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have you tried yelp?
we have custom alignment shops here in socal for different needs so likely florida will be the same.

i personally use franchise shops as well, and they can also help you out if you are courteous and just ask. worse they can say is no.
i have lifetime alignments and bring my car back when i adjust the suspension or change wheel/tires.

now if your car cannot make it up the ramp at all, i would find a place that has ample clearance first.
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Old Mar 27, 2020 | 09:01 AM
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As long as you don't have any crazy suspension setup, any shop with a proper setup should be align the car. If you have concerns about the shop and their equipment call them and ask questions about their alignment tech and about their equipment.
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Old Mar 27, 2020 | 08:38 PM
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Have you tried looking at CL's Reginal (location) threads? It helps to do a "search".
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/flo...exus-club-177/
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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 01:49 PM
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My dealership let me request a different spec... I had them toe in the front tires a little to see if that would help with the inside tire wear. The tech said it wouldn't but obliged anyway. My inside tire wear did seem to improve but the outside tire wear increased. I'm back to factory specs now. I had a local Napa Stamps shop do my recent alignment. It was half the price of the dealership.
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Old Apr 1, 2020 | 06:54 AM
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These days...need to find the shops that have the in-ground lifts if you are lowered. No need to remove bumpers and lips to align.

Miami Chassis is a good custom shop but probably out of the way for you.
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