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San Diego area alignments

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by DougSD, Jan 28, 2019.

  1. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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    DougSD

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    Who are folks using for alignments in San Diego area?

    have used both Trueline as well as Clarenece Brown and have been unhappy with both..
    have roasted a set of tires already and drive normal w/o off roading and not lifted.

    thanks
     
  2. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    double_duez

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    I've been to The Truck Shop on miramar road a few times as has a buddy of mine. Pretty solid work and I'll keep going back.
     
  3. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    h5863emtmatt

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    East County Tire and Brake 616 Broadway in El Cajon. Its my father n law's shop.
     
  4. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:28 AM
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    Islandtaco671

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    A buddy of mine recommended dual tone down on mission bay drive! He’s taken his taco there and I’ve taken mine. Couldn’t be happier!
     
  5. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:46 AM
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  6. Jan 28, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    thanks guys- I look at all of them

    appreciated
     
  7. Jan 29, 2019 at 10:30 PM
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    SDRX-8

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    I always take my trucks to Truck Shop in Mira Mar.
     
  8. Jan 30, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    phobs

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    I was recommended by a local shop (https://www.yelp.com/biz/top-value-tire-san-diego-2) to go here since they specialize in trucks (https://www.yelp.com/biz/east-county-alignment-and-brake-santee-5). These guys used old school methods and did a great job. They may be a little pushy and try to upsell for other services like bushing replacements but they are legit so far.
     
  9. Jan 31, 2019 at 11:24 PM
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    Spvrtan

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    Evans Tire in Poway has always been able to align my Tundra perfectly and I'm on 40" tires with a 5" lift.
     
  10. Jan 31, 2019 at 11:32 PM
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    suaveflooder

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    East county alignment. Hands down the best in San Diego
     
  11. Feb 7, 2019 at 2:19 PM
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    Alignment Pros in Vista, if you’re in North County. You tell them the numbers you want and they’ll do it.
     
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  12. Feb 13, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    D&E alignment Escondido. Super OG’s aligning custom vehicles.
     
  13. Feb 18, 2019 at 2:19 PM
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    I just called them based on this recommendation, since I am also looking for an alignment shop. I asked if he could align my truck with a lift and aftermarket UCAs, he said he'd have to take a look at the truck first as it's case by case.

    I called the Firestone in my area and got the same exact response.

    I wonder if I just take the truck in and say nothing and play dumb and just ask for an alignment... Maybe they'll just do it properly without issue and not say a word? :notsure:
     
  14. Feb 20, 2019 at 3:45 AM
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    Spvrtan

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    If they can align my Tundra on 40" tires, aftermarket spindles, aftermarket tie rod ends, and aftermarket UCAs.. then they can do your truck. Admittedly, every time I go there, there's a certain alignment tech they have do my truck instead of their other techs because he's their best. Regardless, they should be able to get you done. There's a Firestone near me in Mira Mesa that won't even attempt my truck.
     
  15. Feb 26, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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    sierra_surfer_taco

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    +1 for The Truck Shop in Miramar. James is awesome
     
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  16. Mar 25, 2019 at 2:44 PM
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    Buncha shit
    Dual-Tone/Mission Bay area. Can't go wrong they did my alignment,exhaust re-route,rac-in pinion etc. & all the things I can't do.
    Left there with a piece of mind!
     
  17. Apr 15, 2019 at 11:45 AM
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  18. Apr 19, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    I definitely agree with @noexcuse4you just got done with alignment with Alignment Pros after 2 different Evans Tires effed up my alignment and made my steering wheel crooked. Alignment Pros is now my go to place. Marcos Sr. Did my alignment in a one shot adjustment. My truck drives straight as an arrow and steering wheel straight.
     
  19. Apr 21, 2019 at 11:16 PM
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    G3T LO5T

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    I have the lifetime alignment service at Goodyear which cost about $200.
    I like the fact that I can go as often as I want and no longer have to pay for it. There are also several locations around SD.
     
  20. May 22, 2019 at 10:06 AM
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    Why didn't you like Clarence Brown? Just curious. I've taken 2 vehicles to them, 1 being my Taco, and was happy with the results. Are you getting un-even wear?
     

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