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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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how much does it cost to get an allignment? or could i do it myself...my car has lowering springs and my car shakes at like 60mph and my tires aretilted in and is wearing my tread on inner tire
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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I recently paid like 70 bucks at pep boys, there are cheaper places though
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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You need to install a camber kit to be able to adjust that tilt out, it is not adjustable on the stock suspension.

Improper toe-in will also cause the tires to wear excessively on the inside edge.

Shaking at high speed is usually a wheel out of balance, not alignment.
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Consider a lifetime alignment package from firestone or some full service garage.
It may be more expensive upfront, but it pays for itself basically.
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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+1; I just did that with firestone for $129 or something like that. it's basically = 2 alignments
 
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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plus they wont align it when it has camber problems, well they didnt want to on my s10 i used to have. so i just had my freind align it by eye. turned out real good although it still pulled just a little but i was happy.
 
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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If your car is shaking you might need to get your tires balanced too. It doesn't cost much so i'd just go do it if I were you. Anyway, I paid $60 for my alignment. They probably won't be able to get your camber all the way to stock, but they should be able to get everything else. A little negative camber will be fine.
 
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