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    9/13/2018 10:34 PM  #1

    laff66
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    Good alignment shop in N Dallas area?

    I am looking for a shop that is good with old car alignments, and not scared off by the Street or Track coilover suspension I've had installed.  I've tried a few local Goodyear-type places, and they want no part of it.  I'm in Plano, so nearby would be great, but at this point any recommendations are appreciated!

     

    9/14/2018 4:38 AM  #2

    TKOPerformance
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    Re: Good alignment shop in N Dallas area?

    If you installed the suspension yourself, I would advise simply aligning the car yourself.  Its really not that hard.  I use a Fastrax gauge for caster and camber and a set of turn plates I got off Amazon (not even strictly necessary, but it does make things easier).  Toe can be set with a tape measure.  A coilover setup should be even easier to adjust than the stock suspension.  The only difference is that you will need to set ride height first. 

     

    9/14/2018 6:35 AM  #3

    BobC
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    Re: Good alignment shop in N Dallas area?

    TKO is absolutely right. The Fastrax tool works great. You can make a set of turn plates or in a pinch, putting a trash bag under each front tire works too.

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    9/14/2018 9:08 PM  #4

    Mochaman
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    Re: Good alignment shop in N Dallas area?

    East of Dallas I use Special D Automotive near Rockwall. They have a mechanic that is a genius on alignments. My Fastman Fab setup didn't faze him one bit. He even found another issue on one of my wheel bearings I kept thinking was an issue with my rear end. 

    http://www.specialdauto.com/​

     

    9/15/2018 8:14 AM  #5

    laff66
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    Re: Good alignment shop in N Dallas area?

    Thanks for the input.  I may check out Special D if I can't find someone closer.  I've considered doing it myself, but I'm trying to be smart about not aggravating a recent lower back injury.  

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    9/24/2018 12:32 PM  #6

    Gaba
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    Re: Good alignment shop in N Dallas area?

    oh I am sorry i missed this post

    two shops:
    Garland Safety Lane

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    9/24/2018 2:36 PM  #7

    laff66
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    Re: Good alignment shop in N Dallas area?

    Thanks Gaba, I'm in Plano, so Garland is an easy one!

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