Alignment has finally pissed me off.

BlueScreaM · January 24th, 2011, 10:14 AM

So I lowered my car a little more. (No isolaters) and not the front springs aren't even (if they were before) I can put two fingers in the gap

in the driver side and 3 in the passenger side. Looking at it one lower control arm is positioned higher than the other. the alignment shop that i originally had it done at could not get it aligned....but as close as they could. I see no damage in the strut tower brace of any other suspension parts. My car is still under there alignment warranty but there machine I a little dated.. My question is should I take it to like sears and use there alignment machine that can judge the hight of the vehicle rather than just the correct alignment for the car? I really dont what to pay to have it aligned again but if it will fix it I will.

cliffnotes.....none

BlueScreaM · January 24th, 2011, 10:33 AM

I also have CC plates...

BlueScreaM · January 24th, 2011, 02:25 PM

Nobody?

2000stallion · January 24th, 2011, 02:33 PM

I mean, its not pulling to either side is it? Its just a half inch difference in wheel gap? If its not really affecting ride quality, then forget about it. I can fit my whole arm in the gap

BlueScreaM · January 24th, 2011, 02:58 PM

It is pulling a little but not allot but enough to piss me off lol.

southfour! · January 24th, 2011, 04:22 PM

if its still under their warranty take it back, then if they fail again go somewhere else.

BlueScreaM · January 24th, 2011, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by southfour

if its still under their warranty take it back, then if they fail again go somewhere else.

Im thinking about going to sears because there alignment machine can align based on the hight of the car. IDK im just thinking out loud.

2000stallion · January 24th, 2011, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Ahoboscheese

It is pulling a little but not allot but enough to piss me off lol.

"Alignment has finally pissed me off."

lol i understand. I'd take it back to them or just take it somewhere else. I guess i just take for granted the fact that my dad works at a ford dealership and i can get my car aligned for free.

BlueScreaM · January 24th, 2011, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by 2000stallion

"Alignment has finally pissed me off."

lol i understand. I'd take it back to them or just take it somewhere else. I guess i just take for granted the fact that my dad works at a ford dealership and i can get my car aligned for free.

They told me that the strut tower is bent ive looked all over and under the tower and cant find any sign or damage.... It was .05 degrees off on the driver side so idk im thinking ill try somewhere else.....Oh and Fuck you!!!

99 BLUE V6 · January 24th, 2011, 08:03 PM

[QUOTE=Ahoboscheese;3471624]So I lowered my car a little more. (No isolaters) and not the front springs aren't even (if they were before) I can put two fingers in the gap

in the driver side and 3 in the passenger side. Looking at it one lower control arm is positioned higher than the other. the alignment shop that i originally had it done at could not get it aligned....but as close as they could. I see no damage in the strut tower brace of any other suspension parts. My car is still under there alignment warranty but there machine I a little dated.. My question is should I take it to like sears and use there alignment machine that can judge the hight of the vehicle rather than just the correct alignment for the car? I really dont what to pay to have it aligned again but if it will fix it I will.

cliffnotes.....none

[/QUOTE

had same problem when i bought my 99 6er, infact same side. i figured it was wore out componets. after replacing everything, struts ball joints bump steer bushings springs ect... it still saged on driver side front.

at that point i didnt even tried to align it yet cus i just couldnt live with the sag, just roughted it in, lucky for me i had a top notch race suspension guy helping me. we made a 3/8 aluim plate to go on top of spring on that side.that corrected the ride height issue. and i used isolaters.

i still had a little bit of a problem with alignment nothing real bad,so i just removed some weight from front of car to get it up above the parking bumpers.. i can put my alignment any were i want. but i think your sag and your alignment problem may be two different issues. anyhow thats how i fixed my sagging left side, and i am not going to the race track hope this helps.

2000stallion · January 24th, 2011, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by Ahoboscheese

They told me that the strut tower is bent ive looked all over and under the tower and cant find any sign or damage.... It was .05 degrees off on the driver side so idk im thinking ill try somewhere else.....Oh and Fuck you!!!

sorry man. Its so baller. PLUS, i finally get my car back tomorrow. Its all put together again and everything. Only bad thing is i have to drive back an hour from college lol But it will easily be worth it

BlueScreaM · January 25th, 2011, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by 2000stallion

sorry man. Its so baller. PLUS, i finally get my car back tomorrow. Its all put together again and everything. Only bad thing is i have to drive back an hour from college lol But it will easily be worth it

me too

@99 So maybe putting and isolator on the driver side would level it out?

99 BLUE V6 · January 25th, 2011, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Ahoboscheese

me too

@99 So maybe putting and isolator on the driver side would level it out?

I think It would help

southfour! · January 25th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Ahoboscheese

me too

@99 So maybe putting and isolator on the driver side would level it out?

If it was my car i would have it looked at vs. putting an iso in just one side.

maybe you should go to sears. But first got the the original shop and see if you can get some of your money back based on the fact that they failed.

99 BLUE V6 · January 25th, 2011, 08:07 PM

he already had someone look at it, they dont know jack. do you really think sears got there act together? if you want to fix the sag your going to have to do it yourself.

its not like a isolator or shim is going to throw you out in left feild. its not a race car and its not going to affect your daily driver alignment. i'm saying its a common problem with alot of 99/2000. maybe we should do a pole and find out how many 99/04 sag on one side.

BlueScreaM · January 26th, 2011, 09:25 AM

Mines a 2003 and it sags on one side. IDK what thats all about.... The shop aligned it twice once without the CC plates and with the CC plates. Its not that they didnt know what they were doing its just the alignment machine is dated. They got a new one but idk if they would try again since its the 3rd time. To me it looks like the lower control arm is higher (would post a picture but im at school and not at home).

My problem I like the stance the lower one gives. But I dont know if I should cut a little of the passenger side... or just put the ios on the driver side. I need a index finger width (no tap measure around me).

BlueScreaM · January 27th, 2011, 07:15 PM

how much should I cut to level it out I like the lower side more than the passenger. 1/8 of a coil?

Mr. Red Pony · January 27th, 2011, 08:46 PM

Do you have the springs clocked on the seats rights?

BlueScreaM · January 27th, 2011, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

Do you have the springs clocked on the seats rights?

2000stallion · January 27th, 2011, 08:48 PM

Try it. Then cut mine.

January 24th, 2011, 10:14 AM	#1
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alignment has finally pissed me off. So I lowered my car a little more. (No isolaters) and not the front springs aren't even (if they were before) I can put two fingers in the gap in the driver side and 3 in the passenger side. Looking at it one lower control arm is positioned higher than the other. the alignment shop that i originally had it done at could not get it aligned....but as close as they could. I see no damage in the strut tower brace of any other suspension parts. My car is still under there alignment warranty but there machine I a little dated.. My question is should I take it to like sears and use there alignment machine that can judge the hight of the vehicle rather than just the correct alignment for the car? I really dont what to pay to have it aligned again but if it will fix it I will. cliffnotes.....none __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

January 24th, 2011, 10:33 AM	#2
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	I also have CC plates... __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

January 24th, 2011, 02:25 PM	#3
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nobody? __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

January 24th, 2011, 02:33 PM	#4
2000stallion Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang slow@slow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,000 iTrader: 1 reviews	I mean, its not pulling to either side is it? Its just a half inch difference in wheel gap? If its not really affecting ride quality, then forget about it. I can fit my whole arm in the gap __________________ For Sale: 99-04 smoked tail light covers 2000stallions Build Thread

January 24th, 2011, 02:58 PM	#5
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	It is pulling a little but not allot but enough to piss me off lol. __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

January 24th, 2011, 04:22 PM	#6
southfour! Not Banned 2000 Mustang V6 2000 Silverado 1500 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,550 iTrader: 3 reviews	if its still under their warranty take it back, then if they fail again go somewhere else. __________________ H/C/I V6 BMC Member: 12521 Cam Video My Build Thread

January 24th, 2011, 08:03 PM	#10
99 BLUE V6 Premium Member 99 V6 BASE NEVER RACED THIS ONE Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PALM BEACH FLORIDA Posts: 1,377 iTrader: 1 reviews	[QUOTE=Ahoboscheese;3471624]So I lowered my car a little more. (No isolaters) and not the front springs aren't even (if they were before) I can put two fingers in the gap in the driver side and 3 in the passenger side. Looking at it one lower control arm is positioned higher than the other. the alignment shop that i originally had it done at could not get it aligned....but as close as they could. I see no damage in the strut tower brace of any other suspension parts. My car is still under there alignment warranty but there machine I a little dated.. My question is should I take it to like sears and use there alignment machine that can judge the hight of the vehicle rather than just the correct alignment for the car? I really dont what to pay to have it aligned again but if it will fix it I will. cliffnotes.....none [/QUOTE had same problem when i bought my 99 6er, infact same side. i figured it was wore out componets. after replacing everything, struts ball joints bump steer bushings springs ect... it still saged on driver side front. at that point i didnt even tried to align it yet cus i just couldnt live with the sag, just roughted it in, lucky for me i had a top notch race suspension guy helping me. we made a 3/8 aluim plate to go on top of spring on that side.that corrected the ride height issue. and i used isolaters. i still had a little bit of a problem with alignment nothing real bad,so i just removed some weight from front of car to get it up above the parking bumpers.. i can put my alignment any were i want. but i think your sag and your alignment problem may be two different issues. anyhow thats how i fixed my sagging left side, and i am not going to the race track hope this helps. __________________ Last edited by 99 BLUE V6; January 24th, 2011 at 08:12 PM.

January 25th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#15
99 BLUE V6 Premium Member 99 V6 BASE NEVER RACED THIS ONE Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PALM BEACH FLORIDA Posts: 1,377 iTrader: 1 reviews	he already had someone look at it, they dont know jack. do you really think sears got there act together? if you want to fix the sag your going to have to do it yourself. its not like a isolator or shim is going to throw you out in left feild. its not a race car and its not going to affect your daily driver alignment. i'm saying its a common problem with alot of 99/2000. maybe we should do a pole and find out how many 99/04 sag on one side. __________________

January 26th, 2011, 09:25 AM	#16
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mines a 2003 and it sags on one side. IDK what thats all about.... The shop aligned it twice once without the CC plates and with the CC plates. Its not that they didnt know what they were doing its just the alignment machine is dated. They got a new one but idk if they would try again since its the 3rd time. To me it looks like the lower control arm is higher (would post a picture but im at school and not at home). My problem I like the stance the lower one gives. But I dont know if I should cut a little of the passenger side... or just put the ios on the driver side. I need a index finger width (no tap measure around me). __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars. Last edited by BlueScreaM; January 26th, 2011 at 09:59 AM.

January 27th, 2011, 07:15 PM	#17
BlueScreaM MM Fanatic Better than ONLYaUNCfan's 2012@lightspeed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much should I cut to level it out I like the lower side more than the passenger. 1/8 of a coil? __________________ Formerly, AhobosCheese and Cheddars.

January 27th, 2011, 08:46 PM	#18
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Do you have the springs clocked on the seats rights? __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

January 27th, 2011, 08:48 PM	#20
2000stallion Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang slow@slow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,000 iTrader: 1 reviews	Try it. Then cut mine. __________________ For Sale: 99-04 smoked tail light covers 2000stallions Build Thread

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