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Old Mar 26, 2025 | 08:12 AM
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As I look at CARFAX, I see 3 or 4 4 wheel alignments on the 460’s under 100k miles. Why is this?
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Old Mar 26, 2025 | 09:51 AM
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Because the dealers are lazy. Tires will probably wear abnormally and the dealer will tell you "only toe is adjustable" when, in fact, both toe and camber are adjustable (but not in the common way).
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Old Mar 26, 2025 | 10:48 AM
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Also because it’s a good opportunity to upsell suspension parts which makes for a nice paycheck. Full time alignments techs in a busy shop can make a butt load of money.
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Old Apr 26, 2025 | 03:32 PM
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I have a question regarding alignments. I have '13 AWD L and I have had an alignment done a couple times. The car still pulls to the right. I have brand new tires and brand new rims. Is this something that is normal? I heard it was sometimes as issue with GX's. I have had a 470 and 460, and I didn't haven't that issue.

Any help is appreciated.
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Old Apr 26, 2025 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob6656
I have a question regarding alignments. I have '13 AWD L and I have had an alignment done a couple times. The car still pulls to the right. I have brand new tires and brand new rims. Is this something that is normal? I heard it was sometimes as issue with GX's. I have had a 470 and 460, and I didn't haven't that issue.

Any help is appreciated.
Can you take a pic of the printout and post it here? Sometimes the crown of the road will cause a car to pull that way, does it pull when you brake?
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Old Apr 27, 2025 | 05:38 AM
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I took my car into a trusted shop in my town after I replaced all the components in the front. The tech had it for 15 min I paid 100 bucks. it pulled to the right the entire way home. I was pissed. got home set up 2 strings and adjusted my alignment myself. Camber was in so I only adjust toe on all 4 wheels. Never again. ILL DO IT MYSELF FROM NOW ON!
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