How much should I pay for a front-end alignment??

dog_party · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:54 pm

We put a lift on the KJ a while back...quite a while back...and I never got around to getting a front-end alignment done. I know, I know...stupid. You should see how the stock Suckyears look after a few thousand post-lift, pre-alignment miles! :lol:

Anyway, I'm trying to figure out what I should be paying for a company to align the front end, take 4 tires that I already own (thanks Richard), put them on the truck, and balance everything.

I have one shop saying $135 or so for the alignment alone. Is that normal?

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:01 pm

Well back in SD a alignment cost about $49.95,here in CO the cheapest I've found is $69.99.$135 sounds high,you only can align the front,the rear is none adjustable,make sure you get quated for a front end alignment only not a 4-wheel alignment.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:09 pm

Holy crap! :shock:

I was thinking around $30 or so. Ive never gotten an alignment that cost more than that. :roll:

I MIGHT pay $135 to have 4 tire mounted, balanced, and also get an alignment. That would still be a tad high for me though. :wink:

dog_party · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:20 pm

Thanks guys. That's what I was thinking too. I was looking for a little backup for my choice to not go to that shop. Too bad too 'cause it's a clean place that's right on my path to work. Oh well.

riptricket · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:07 pm

through pepboys, i bought $40 plan that allows me to rotate and balance the tires when ever i want for the life of the tires.

i usually rotate and balance every 3K just like my oil changes, and i do an alignment sometime during the summer if i need it, but usually do not. hope this helps!

KJ-BOL · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:21 pm

Jeep Dealer charged me $69

Skipperb · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:28 pm

Goodyear 71.00 Last saturday.

Ugg · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 4:39 pm

An alignment should only be 35 to 40 Bones. When I had new shoes put on CRD I went to Firestone and purchased the lifetime alignment. Give em a call.

gopherbeats · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:45 pm

make sure you get a front end alignment with a rear wheel reference. While the rear wheels are not adjustible, they are able to adjust the front wheels to get the vehicle in spec. if the rear wheels are out.

EOD-KJ · **Posted:** Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:51 pm

i just went to Firestone down the street and got the Lifetime Alignment for $140.

It's good for the amount of time I own the Jeep.

riptricket · **Posted:** Sat Mar 10, 2007 1:56 am

you mean yuo can get an alignment anytime you want, and it only costs you a one time fee?

Wahoo650 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 10, 2007 6:46 am

I got mine for $139 at National Tire and Battery (NTB) good for 5 years, as many times and when ever I request it. Includes balancing & rotating. Had to get it, after the last LBJs failed it was totally out of wack. Of course dealer maintained the " ball joint replacement won't affect alignment" stance even after I showed him a front tire wearing abnormally and drove it to illustrate the noticeable pull, they asked if I knew what crowned roads were. That was the last time I went there for maintenence - Ed Tomko Chrysler/Jeep. NTB through it on the rack and said they hadn't seen a Libby that far off before, attributed it to the damage from failed ball joint- racked everything out of kilter. It's definitely worth getting a long term package if you plan on owning the vehicle for any lenght of time.

My .02, Matt

EOD-KJ · **Posted:** Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:19 am

riptricket wrote:

you mean yuo can get an alignment anytime you want, and it only costs you a one time fee?

yes... its a deal Firestone stores have...its for the life of the vehicle...so as long as you have that one vehicle you can do it as much as you want

the sign / contract thing says twice a year or every 6k miles i think...but ive used it 4 times this year already sooooooo.... who knows

65thKJ · **Posted:** Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:29 am

Does the firestone one include tire rotation too?

EOD-KJ · **Posted:** Sat Mar 10, 2007 3:19 pm

to be honest i do not know, i didnt look into that....i usually just rotate my own...but i dunno...it SHOULD be on the website, because its a storewide thing, not just location

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