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Old Nov 15, 2024 | 09:54 AM
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Alignment Shop in Phoenix?

After doing some work on my Excursion's front end I want to get the tires aligned, anyone have a shop they'd recommend in Phoenix to do the work?

I've got a 3" Donahoe Racing lift on the beast it that makes any difference so please correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I found...

Alignment Shop Specs:
Total Toe +0.03° to +0.06°
Caster +5.50°
Steer Ahead 0.00°

Thanks!
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Old Nov 18, 2024 | 10:31 PM
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I don't know of a trusted alignment shop in the valley, the shop I used to use in prescott, the original owner was a partner with my father in his garage. His son took over the business when he passed away.
when I opened my garage I used them, the last time I used them on a customer's truck it was the worst alignment I had ever had.
saying that, I will let the local garage/ tire shop do my alignment. Then I check the tow with a tape measure.
if that isn't your cup of tea, maybe give Strictly Diesel a call, I haven't delt with Dennis and Nate in several years but they were stand up men, they are by the Deer Valley airport.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2024 | 01:49 AM
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I left Phoenix in Dec 2010 after my retirement from Phoenix Fire Department....

I can't remember who I used back then, even if I did, I doubt the same crew is still there.

Locally, I use a family owned business who trades on reputation....
best alignment shop I ever used, my '98 Dodge Cummins dually would not stay in the road with the shop across the street from me here in Oologah....

After they ruined my daughter's car twice in 3 months while I was off in Utah and unable to bird dog them, I got on Facebook and told the world what I thought about them and their treatment of women...... needless to say, they don't like me much.

Not knowing anyone in Phoenix now, I would go with Discount Tire, their warranty is the best in the business, I use their store here at home to purchase trailer tires and truck tires...

when you purchase a tire from them, you can opt to buy a "Tread Life" warranty, I have used it twice....

Once here at home, and once in Salt Lake City, UT from their store in Spanish Fork, UT

https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-warranty


they have about 10 stores around you

https://www.discounttire.com/store-locator



Tire Balance:
on truck tires, do NOT use what they call "Road Force Balance"
that is nothing more than a simple ole fashion method like a Bubble Balance.

they use Hop Skip and a Jump for that, and the weights end up in the center of the rim.... Tried that, and went back that and back and told them I want the Tires Balanced Dynamically, which requires weights on the outside and inside of the Rims..... once I did that, I ended up with tires perfectly balanced.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2024 | 05:50 PM
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@howardq99 I just picked up my EX last week. curious about the lift you are running.

for years i have taken my lifted landcruiser to Jacks alignment in phoenix with great results.
Jack is extremely knowledgeable about lifted trucks, all wheel drive...etc. i've been really pleased with their work, and will be taking the scursion there after i get it lifted.

you do have to make an appointment. they are old school, no computers in the pit, all work done by hand.

https://jacksautoaz.com/
 
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Old Nov 21, 2024 | 08:28 PM
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Try Network Alignment in Glendale. 6615 W Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85301
 
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Old Dec 2, 2024 | 02:43 PM
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Thanks to everyone who replied...my computer crashed and just now back up and running.

I ended up taking it to the local dealership, Earnhardt Ford.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2024 | 02:49 PM
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@blue oval scout I've been very happy with the Donohoe Racing Lift. I don't think they are around anymore. If I recall correctly, they were purchased or merged or rebranded with/as Icon Vehicle Dynamics.
 
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