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Posted: 2/18/2021 11:08:26 AM EDT
So I put Bilstein 5100 shocks on my Nissan Frontier set at 1 inch of lift. At the same time, I also installed an OEM Nissan camber bolt kit to correct any positive camber.

The first shop I limped it to got it aligned enough I could drive the truck without shredding the tires. But the camber was positive 0.8 degrees so the wheels looked like this from the front  \ /
Second shop told me they could try to fix it, but came out with the same camber.
Third shop I went with the technician and told him which way to turn the camber bolts. Now I have 0.0 camber on drivers side and 0.5 camber on passenger. AND MY STEERING WHEEL IS NOW CROOKED.

I want the camber to be the same left and right, somewhere in between 0.0 and -0.5 is preferable. While getting the camber in range, I want the max allowable positive caster.


I just want to give my money to a COMPETENT mechanic that knows about camber and caster and can get me into the range I want, not just into the "green" on the computer.
If I have to buy adjustable upper control arms, I will. But so far I have not met an alignment tech that I have any faith in adjusting something like that.


Does anyone know of a shop that is capable of helping me with this?


EDIT: I'm in Anniston, but will drive however far I need to get this done correctly.
Link Posted: 2/18/2021 11:28:49 AM EDT
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I learned a few years ago of my disdain for "alignment shops" when I realized every single one except one I called had a "Toe and Go" policy. They all told me the same thing, newer cars do not need or are able to have caster and camber done. So I finally found one that did and it is who I use. Don't know if you want to drive that far but he is honest and does it all or at least the last time I used him he did.

Singleton's Alignment & Muffler Service LLC
Address: 220 Company St, Wetumpka, AL 36092Hours: Open  Closes 5PM
Phone: (334) 567-6760
Link Posted: 2/18/2021 9:57:44 PM EDT
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I learned a few years ago of my disdain for "alignment shops" when I realized every single one except one I called had a "Toe and Go" policy. They all told me the same thing, newer cars do not need or are able to have caster and camber done. So I finally found one that did and it is who I use. Don't know if you want to drive that far but he is honest and does it all or at least the last time I used him he did.

Singleton's Alignment & Muffler Service LLC
Address: 220 Company St, Wetumpka, AL 36092Hours: Open  Closes 5PM
Phone: (334) 567-6760
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Thanks for the recommendation, I appreciate it!

I'll give him a call to see if he could work with me, it may very well be worth the trip.

I don't care to spend more on quality service, but it's almost impossible to find.
Link Posted: 2/18/2021 10:34:15 PM EDT
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Look up EKG Auto in Talladega, I don’t know if he does alignments, but he’s in your area and he’s a great guy, been in the business for years.
Link Posted: 2/19/2021 10:43:02 AM EDT
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Look up EKG Auto in Talladega, I don’t know if he does alignments, but he’s in your area and he’s a great guy, been in the business for years.
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I'll give him a call too, thanks Coach.
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