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Anyone use Clarence Brown alignment services?

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by SoCal Hillbilly, Oct 30, 2015.

  1. Oct 30, 2015 at 8:45 AM
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    SoCal Hillbilly

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    I goto Firestone, and get lifetime alignment for 160 bucks
     
  3. Oct 30, 2015 at 10:09 AM
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    Same Here. Lifetime alignment. Sales guy said I could get an alignment go off roading that weekend and get another alignment that monday. Definitely the way to go if you plan to keep the truck an extended time. Although sometimes dealing with some firestones suck, if you get a repertoire with one its not bad.
     
  4. Oct 30, 2015 at 10:34 AM
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    Lol I go the same place each time, and I don't have to explained anything
     
  5. Oct 30, 2015 at 1:14 PM
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    Im always hesitant to take to those kind of places. Most dont know how to deal with lifted trucks.
     
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    The one in mira mesa has a done a good job on my lifted truck. I was hesitant at first too but the big selling points to me are lifetime alignment and they are pretty much nationwide so if I move I still get the lifetime alignment.

    I looked into places like evans but they are only local to sd. Otherwise the truck shop on miramar is cheap and good for one time alignments.
     
  7. Oct 30, 2015 at 1:23 PM
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    The shop is ok but they take all day to get things done. Last place I went to, ORD on balboa, did a shit job. Steering wheel is still crooked and wheels are now \-/ instead of the /-\ I cam in with. Should of known better to take it to a jeep shop but oh well. 4-Wheel parts in San Marcos did a good job but theyre to far from me know.
     
  8. Oct 30, 2015 at 2:13 PM
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    Well I just like it coz it's lifetime alignment. I align my truck very 5k miles. I explain the guys my mods and no problem.
     
  9. Oct 30, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    Took a few of my lowered cars (Accord and CRX) to Clarence Brown years ago. They seemed to get my cars driving right after a few tries. The only thing is, they take forever to do an alignment, even with an appointment.

    I did the lifetime alignment thing on my lowered CRX and swore never to do it again. The guys at Evan's practically unscrewed my right tie rod end (can't remember if it was the inner or outer?) to the point where after a few miles of driving it popped off. Scary shit. They also tried to say that the part must have failed. When we got it back on their lift both the tech and I saw that it worked it's way out somehow.

    As for my Tacoma, I've only taken it to Beeline, Lutz and Dualtone. It was already lifted at the time. Although, with all these positive Firestone reviews, I may have to look into a lifetime alignment with them for my truck.

    Lutz - great service and alignment job the first time. The second time I went to them, the alignment wasn't as good (felt like the truck was tracking more than before and it just didn't feel as predictable).

    Dualtone - went in to get my steering wheel straightened (was slight turned to the left), alignment seemed fine. Ended up leaving with my steering wheel slightly turned to the right and with a slight pull to the right...I didn't bother going back.

    If you haven't already, maybe give Beeline a try? They've always been able to provide me with great service on all my cars/trucks.
     
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