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Old 04-20-2012, 10:41 AM
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Got a lifetime alignment at Firestone haha
 
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Originally Posted by calebbo
Got a lifetime alignment at Firestone haha
From experience using Firestone, they suckazz. 3 different cars, 3 different Firestone locations and they are soo inconsistent. It seems their requirements for alignment techs only requires that you have a pulse.

The tech has to go beyond the machine to understand suspension and steering systems, not just listen to what the machine tell them to do.
 
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Old 04-20-2012, 12:03 PM
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I glanced sideways at my D1 today....then drove to work in the work truck.
 
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Originally Posted by wheelgarage
1996 Discovery SE7 - 5-Speed
blah,blah,blah...
Hello 500's
blah,blah,blah...
Work in progress......
So...what are Hello 500's???? And where can I get some!!!
 
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Old 04-20-2012, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelgarage
From experience using Firestone, they suckazz. 3 different cars, 3 different Firestone locations and they are soo inconsistent. It seems their requirements for alignment techs only requires that you have a pulse.

The tech has to go beyond the machine to understand suspension and steering systems, not just listen to what the machine tell them to do.

It's not only Firestone... I have been so frustrated watching people trying to align my truck I have contemplated buying my own equipment... It's mostly because they dont understand how a lift effects a truck. The last guy to work my my truck was a jeep guy and it's better than it has been.
 
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Old 04-20-2012, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris-bob
So...what are Hello 500's???? And where can I get some!!!
Go to Asia, ask for any Asian child, get him/her to America, and let him/her sit on your rover and tell them to "greet Americans."

"hurro, hurro, hurro, hurro" x125


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I'm Asian, so I can make these kinds of jokes.
 

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Old 04-20-2012, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by calebbo
Go to Asia, ask for any Asian child, get him/her to America, and let him/her sit on your rover and tell them to "greet Americans."

"hurro, hurro, hurro, hurro" x125
That is funny!!!!
 
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Old 04-20-2012, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris-bob
So...what are Hello 500's???? And where can I get some!!!
LOL....fixed....

Will redo my sig later today.....too long....
 
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Old 04-20-2012, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelgarage
LOL....fixed....

Will redo my sig later today.....too long....
I tried to add all my mods to my sig but it wouldnt let me said signature was too long...
 
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Originally Posted by Jake1996D1
It's not only Firestone... I have been so frustrated watching people trying to align my truck I have contemplated buying my own equipment... It's mostly because they dont understand how a lift effects a truck. The last guy to work my my truck was a jeep guy and it's better than it has been.
I used to do it using floor tiles and string, but that is a PITA to set up. I was also planning to buy the portable laser system, but my garage floor would need to be level to have a good outcome.
 


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