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From what I understand, I'll need to get a front-end alignment on the Vibe after I lower it this weekend. Question is, where should I get it done? I want cheap, but I don't want a hassle. Does anyone know a good place with a good price?

It's definetly a worthwhile precaution to get an alignment after lowering, if for no other reason than that the factory doesn't always get it right in the first place. Being a twist axle (except for AWD), there should be no change at the rear after lowering, although at least one member found it out of spec at stock height and had to have it corrected via shims, using a crash repair process. In the front, most members have found little or no change, and what there is is usually attributable to the slop in the strut mounting bolts and holes. Bottom line: It should be done for peace of mind, but you're not going to fry the tires in 2 days if you can't go straight from the spring change to the alignment shop. (In fact many people advocate putting a few hundred bumpy miles on the car first, just to ensure everything has settled into it's final position.

I'd just go to the local alignment shop they should be able to check it cheaper than the dealer. I would drive it for a week or so before taking it in.I took mine to the dealer but its just personal preference. how much did you lower the vibe?

I had my Sunfire GT done at Belle Tire after I lowered it. Since they sell lowering springs I felt they would have more experience aligning lowered cars. It was less then $50.

I had mine done at a dealership for $42. Belle Tire didn't have the alignment specs for the Vibe when I lowered mine.

Paid $25 bucks for a front end alignment on my brother's car. Cheap prices. Let me know. By the way, how far is fraiser from dearborn? If it's too far, don't worry bout it. Inder Singh

Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »I'd just go to the local alignment shop they should be able to check it cheaper than the dealer. I would drive it for a week or so before taking it in.I took mine to the dealer but its just personal preference. how much did you lower the vibe?My dealership gave me one free alignment under warranty, so you might want to check yours for the same.

I just went into Jim Causley a month ago and they gave me alignment for $15.