Phoenix peeps, need a new alignment shop...
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Phoenix peeps, need a new alignment shop...
Been to Jack's a few times now, and don't want to go back. The first time they dropped the back of my car off the jack, didn't cause any immediate damage but possibly led to the failure of the left shock a few weeks later. Last time, I'm not sure what the hell they did. It's felt like it's driving fine but my tires are getting HASHED! Didn't have this problem before, now they're saying they can't do the rear anymore as it will rub. I've got about a full inch to play with still, I just want to go somewhere else (preferrably someone familiar with lowered cars).
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?
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wow kyle!!! I am sorry to hear that you had to deal with that BS at Jacks. I have had nothing but good experiences with Joel over there at Jacks. Hey we deff. have to get together now that I am back in AZ. Network alignment is good but not great...from my experience. There is also Jordan's alignment on 101 and McDowell but they are not the cheapest around.
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Wow, how was your summer Travis? Long time no talk. We gots to get together at some point for sure.
-I might try out this Jordan's place probably just because it's somewhat close to my daily routine. My tires only have like 5k on them this time and they're getting thrashed on the insides. I don't know what the problem is, as that never happened after my last alignment. I got near perfect wear out of the last set of tires. Thanks for the input fellas, if anyone else has had good experiences anywhere let me know.
-I might try out this Jordan's place probably just because it's somewhat close to my daily routine. My tires only have like 5k on them this time and they're getting thrashed on the insides. I don't know what the problem is, as that never happened after my last alignment. I got near perfect wear out of the last set of tires. Thanks for the input fellas, if anyone else has had good experiences anywhere let me know.
^^^Sup Travis!! Nice to see your back, been a while.
Whats so great about alignment anyway? Wouldn't you like replacing your tires every couple months?
I've never gotten an alignment since I had the air installed, but now I need rear tires soon 
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Whats the difference with these shops you guys mentioned and the other regular tire shops?
Whats so great about alignment anyway? Wouldn't you like replacing your tires every couple months?
I've never gotten an alignment since I had the air installed, but now I need rear tires soon . Whats the difference with these shops you guys mentioned and the other regular tire shops?
I took my car to Gunnels Tire in Mesa which is on the corner of main st and mesa dr. I only went there because my friend referred me to that place as he along with his father(who is a automotive teacher at a high school) have been going there for years and years. Apparently the guy who does alignments there ONLY does alignments and has been doing it for over 20 years. I was pretty suprised that he was able to get 3 of my 4 wheels back to factory camber spec being that I am riding on Espelir springs without a camber kit. They had very good customer service and the guy who did my alignment personally told me how the well alignment went. I paid about $80 for the alignment and my car still drives perfect. All in all, I felt very comfortable having my car in their hands and I will return again for another alignment.
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Yeah, I have a hard time telling my wife I need a $3k a year budget for tires after spending a bunch of time and $ installing a camber kit, having the fenders shaved, and going with a smaller wheel (the justification there was the tires are cheaper...lol), all in order to make my tires last longer. My last set I got about 25k on which is fantastic. I've only got like 5k on this set and they're close to shot, a quick $900-$1000 down the tubes just to drive to work. I can squeeze some more life out of them if I do something now, but yeah. Do you daily drive your GS Ceasar?
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I took my car to Gunnels Tire in Mesa which is on the corner of main st and mesa dr. I only went there because my friend referred me to that place as he along with his father(who is a automotive teacher at a high school) have been going there for years and years. Apparently the guy who does alignments there ONLY does alignments and has been doing it for over 20 years. I was pretty suprised that he was able to get 3 of my 4 wheels back to factory camber spec being that I am riding on Espelir springs without a camber kit. They had very good customer service and the guy who did my alignment personally told me how the well alignment went. I paid about $80 for the alignment and my car still drives perfect. All in all, I felt very comfortable having my car in their hands and I will return again for another alignment.
That sounds more like it. I'm on Espelir's w/ a daizen camber kit so they should be able to get me well within spec I would hope. Thanks mang!
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Yeah, I have a hard time telling my wife I need a $3k a year budget for tires after spending a bunch of time and $ installing a camber kit, having the fenders shaved, and going with a smaller wheel (the justification there was the tires are cheaper...lol), all in order to make my tires last longer. My last set I got about 25k on which is fantastic. I've only got like 5k on this set and they're close to shot, a quick $900-$1000 down the tubes just to drive to work. I can squeeze some more life out of them if I do something now, but yeah. Do you daily drive your GS Ceasar?
. So the tires see a lot of miles. It just sucks because you are planning on spending $ on other mods and then you can't because you have to buy new tires, get it aligned... 
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wow kyle!!! I am sorry to hear that you had to deal with that BS at Jacks. I have had nothing but good experiences with Joel over there at Jacks. Hey we deff. have to get together now that I am back in AZ. Network alignment is good but not great...from my experience. There is also Jordan's alignment on 101 and McDowell but they are not the cheapest around.
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Yea, Network is really good IMO. I have taken all my cars there and they have always done a good job. Even re-aligned my car when I had to replace my driver side lower control arm and sway bar end link for free. Well, they offer the 6 month warranty on the alignment but I think the warranty should have been voided when new parts are introduced.
^^^Sup Travis!! Nice to see your back, been a while.
Whats so great about alignment anyway? Wouldn't you like replacing your tires every couple months? I've never gotten an alignment since I had the air installed, but now I need rear tires soon .
Whats the difference with these shops you guys mentioned and the other regular tire shops?
Whats so great about alignment anyway? Wouldn't you like replacing your tires every couple months?
I've never gotten an alignment since I had the air installed, but now I need rear tires soon . Whats the difference with these shops you guys mentioned and the other regular tire shops?
yeah, network is pretty good also, but once again, i cant make it onto their testing equipment to find out.
goodluck
Charley
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So Gunnell's did my alignment this morning, and wow. It took him most of two hours to get everything within spec. The only thing Jacks had right was my front toe, everything else was out of wack by quite a bit in several directions. I went to the location on Gilbert Road near McKellips. The guy there has been doing it for 37 years! He took several minutes and litterally walked me through everything he did and why (and I didn't even ask). The car is now aligned well within spec and it drives great. Thanks for the referals guys, but please believe I will not return to Jack's. I would recommend Gunnell's to anyone after this experience.