The shop by my work is saying my caster is maxed out (at -1 or so) but I'm not convinced they are 100% competent. I have Radflo 2.5" extended coilovers with camburg uniball UCA. Pretty much every suspension or steering component on my truck has less than 10k miles on it so bushings etc are good. With my setup I'm pretty sure I can achieve +3 caster right? Truck is a 2000 4runner.

Shops in the east valley are preferred, thanks.

I got to Firestone in Mesa at Alma School & Guadalupe. They offer lifetime alignments for.... I think $189 where a one-time alignment I think is $139. I have taken my 89 4Runner there at least once a year for the last 7 or 8 years. I have a very custom suspension with extended factory UCA & LCA, custom length tie rod end sleeves then mostly stock everything else. They get it darn near perfect every time. 2 of the guys there are both off roaders and former Toyota techs. I generally deal with Chad and Nate. Chad I believe is the location manager and Nate is the shop manager. 480 428-4685

They get this right every time:

I really appreciate the reply. I'll give them a call.

Awesome rig btw.

I've alway had good luck at Firestone, 56th and Chandler specifically. A hike from QC I know, just have had really good service with them. Plus I get the lifetime alignment, got it on sale for $129 from $169 in '07... still use it today. Some of the guys have rigs there themselves, never felt like they were just trying to sell me. Early morning I found is best, a little slower and if you have questions, their more likely to take you in the back to check it out with the tech than during busy times. I usually ask to check ball joints, CV boots, bushings and such, can't remember the last time they didn't hand me a pair a safety glasses and we walked the whole truck. Other shops may do it as well, just my 2 cents.

Thanks!

Nate & Chad really knows their stuff - let them know your setup and concerns and they will steer you in the right direction - they have really taken care of me over the years, I wouldn't go anywhere else for that kind of service. I take my 06 4Runner there for everything as well. I'll be there with it tomorrow too

Good luck!

I think it was Jeff I just spoke too over at the Alma school location. He mentioned something screwy was going going on with their alignment rack and they have a guy coming out to look at it so I'll probably swing by there next week or so to get things looked at.

Have you checked out the Napa in downtown QC, Heard a lot of good things about that place as well as the one over by the Home Depot off of Power and Ocotillo I think.

Just avoid Fletchers like the plague, I always try to give them another chance and later wonder why I went back, this is for the one off of Hunt Highway as well as the one off of Ocotillo and Power.. Done with them.

Any thoughts for a shop in North Phoenix area?

Network alignment in north Phoenix.

Looks like some of you are forgetting I am a mechanic. Just hit me up for an alignment if you need it. I work for beer and give discounts to t4r.org members.

I had no idea you wrenched for a living... Which shop do you work at?

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back from the dead thread.

slightly related but off topic apologies to the OP.

Looking for a place in Phx that can properly mount/balance tires, has the proper Haweka lug plate and road force balancer.

Wanted to give a shout out to Firestone on the SW corner of Alma School and Guadalupe. Raised the front after adding weight, so I took it in for (lifetime) alignment. Came out much better than the first time at another Firestone (Gilbert Road and Guadalupe, did I say that out loud?). Steering wheel is perfect, no more light pull to the right. And my caster came in great, close to 4 degrees. (Thanks JBA UCA's!)

Jeff had already mentioned this Firestone as a good place, I agree.

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