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GOOD alignment shops in Central Florida?

Discussion in 'Florida' started by trackdaybro, Sep 26, 2019.

  1. Sep 26, 2019 at 7:40 AM
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    trackdaybro

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    Any recommendations for a good shop for alignments? Don’t have any rubbing or fitment issues but have a slight pull to the right. Trying to avoid a shop that just gets it in the green, prefer one that knows what they’re doing. Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Sep 26, 2019 at 9:15 AM
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    I'm headed over to Tredalign in Orlando today, heard they were good and they do lifted trucks, the sears where I got the tires mounted told me that the computer won't align a lifted truck:confused:
    I'll let you know how it went later. You can ad a .com after that name
     
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  3. Sep 26, 2019 at 9:19 AM
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    Gearheadesw

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    S&S tires in Davenport, their alignment guy and is great, have my Tacoma and GMC done there, really one of the best guys I’ve had align my tucks. He listens, then gets it done. Drives it, gets it right.
     
  4. Sep 26, 2019 at 4:35 PM
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    Havendale frame and axle in Auburndale is very good
     
  5. Sep 26, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    Ok, done deal, my truck wasn't pulling or anything, I had it aligned after the lift but still had stock size tires 18" [265/60r18] and went with bigger tires [265/70r18] 2.5" taller. My buddy is a mechanic, said I didn't need it aligned, but I went anyway just to check, for tire sake if nothing else, it was off enough to get better dialed in. Rides perfect to me anyway. Here's the results, they look pretty good from what the alignment guys are saying in the alignment post in 2nd gen mods. It's attached to action Gator Tire, but the guy has his own bay, he seemed knowledgeable and the alignment machine was alot different from what I've seen in most shops, so here the sheet:Taco Alignment.jpg
     
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  6. Oct 3, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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    What did he charge if you dont mind me asking? im looking for a reputable shop.
     
  7. Oct 3, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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    I think it was 150$ for a 1 year alignment. A little high, but I think you're going to pay more b/c of the lift anyway. Worked well for me
     
  8. Oct 31, 2022 at 10:07 AM
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    Any updates on people aligning lifted trucks in Orlando?
    Preferably someone who would adjust SPC UCAs?

    I just called Action Gator and the guy insisted the computer was set for factory specs, but since it'll just be a few inches of lift, he could "try his best," but wasn't comfortable with the idea of adjustable UCAs and playing with castor to move hubs forward.
    Recommended a specialty shop.
    Is 4wheelparts probably the move? Never been - please let me know if I should avoid.

    I haven't installed anything yet - trying to get a plan together.
    Imagined installing suspension/UCAs at home, getting alignment close enough to drive 2 mi. to action gator to get wheels/tires installed and alignment tweaked.
    Would've been a plan. 4WP is 21 miles away.
     
  9. Nov 1, 2022 at 6:27 PM
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    Found a dealer that will do it for $150-ish.
    They install TRD lift kits and an aftermarket 3" lift kit where they warranty cv axles and everything, so they are fine with aligning.
    They will adjust the UCAs but labor costs could add up for heim joints since the bolt needs to come out, but I'll take a shot with my SPCs. I'd rather have Toyota techs who do warrantied lift work rather than someone who'll 'try his best'
     

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