does brand matter for alignment kit?

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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 12:04 PM
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i was wonder if the brand for alignment kit matter or if they all do the same thing?
i notice that the treads are unblanced and one side of the tire is running more bald then the other side.. my car is lowed too ..

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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (newBcrxer)

you mean camber kit? if so, everyone has a personal prefernce. i bought the ingalls b/c everyone said it is great. I still haven't installed it so i dunno
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (dj_sandoz)

my personal preference is a non-adjustable progress type kit which is located at the upper control arm pivots. This way, you won't loose your settings as easily. My kit adjusts .75* or 1.75 degrees. It is one of the non-adjustable kits.

It sounds like you might need some special adjustment from side to side if one is wearing differently than the other. In this case, I would agree that Ingalls would be a realitivly cost efficient way for you to go.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 06:58 AM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (newBcrxer)

They all pretty much do the same thing, its just a matter of quality. Not that im saying that all cheap kits suck, just watch out for some of the ebay stuff.

I have ingalls as well, hasnt given me any problems. Ingalls has been around for a long time, and while not the cheapest, has a pretty good record.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (newBcrxer)

I had a Progress one on my old car and I didn't like it, kinda cheap looking and it only adjusts up to -1.8 I believe....
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 11:22 AM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (newBcrxer)

kits are different .. some kits are non adjustable, some kits are adjstable but all kits being adjustable to different degrees. some kits are alos ball joint kits and other kits are plate kits. i have the ingall's is a nice kit but i have not tried. right now im running a sprint. i chose sprint because its a ball joint kit and my car is low and at tha time of purchase i wasent sure if i would have any problems with a plate kit. i also chose sprint because its adjustable to3 degrees.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 03:30 PM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (NitrousDreamz)

Two favorite are SPC and Vision.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (Bryant)

j's racing HAHAHA!!!
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 09:45 AM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (JaiDM)

right now i dont know if its negitive or positive .. is there a way for myself to check .. or just by the adjustable one?

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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 11:18 AM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (newBcrxer)

if its negative cambe which it is then the wheel will lean in more than normal.. the lower you are the more it leans in (the gangsta lean) but positive which you dont have would mean the wheel is leaning outwards. but regargless buy an adjustable kit.
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 11:47 AM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (NitrousDreamz)

I currently use Progress and I like it. Quality looks greats and so far have over 10k miles and 2 alignments done with no problems.
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (sparkz)

for the rears do the Home Depot branded one. (DIY)
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 03:20 PM
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Default Re: does brand matter for alignment kit? (jcamacho)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jcamacho &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for the rears do the Home Depot branded one. (DIY) </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yep, longer screws and some washers do the trick
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