Alignment and height adjustmenmt question

[scrapnav6]

Don't EVER raise your car!

This

 

[619rcr]

Yeah i got lifetime, those guys just give me the hardest time, because im slammed, hate those douchebags, i had a the boss come out to me before i could get out of the car and he said i was too low to get on the lift. But then a worker was willing to try and get me on, which he did too by the way.

I do my own alignment at work & I have to use 2x4s when i drive my car on the rack or It will bottom out the back bad. The douchebag thing is unfortunately a reality in the car repair industry. Some people just don't like working on certain cars or trucks and will make up excuses to not work on it. I suggest leaving a bad comment about the specific person at the 1800 number. Its the kryptonite for shops. They care more about how people think of them than how much money they make.


Seriously though. OP, you will have cupping on your tires or just on one, so just get an alignment or lower it back down and drive more careful.[/QUOTE]

Re this comment, you are on the right track, but cupping is from bad struts/shocks or balance.
Incorrect toe causes feathering. Sawtooth like pattern in the tire due to dragging the tire at an angle. Incorrect Camber would be the most likely cause of raising/lowering the car, followed by toe. Regardless, they are both important to tire wear.

 

[mikelife]

You should get an allignment . I never do though .

 

[poncianoarnel]

I also think that you should. But still it is your choice

 

[ejreams]

yes learned the hard way lol

Dude talk about learning the hard way..... I've put it off for about 7 months.

Now my 7 month old tires are about to explode up front cause of inner tire wear.
FML.

 

[todd_cards]

Get the lifetime service from firestone if you got one near you.

Had my lifetime wheel alignment service since '04.

im sure its different or it may not be depending on where you live? but how much does this run you?