[TheJDMan]

Knowledge is a wonderful thing!

You need to be aware that nearly all commercial shops that do wheel alignments use computer alignment equipment. These alignment computers work by having the operator select the make, model and year of the car that is being aligned. The computer then tells the operator what the alignment settings are and the operator simply adjusts on the car until it meets those specs.

The problem for you will be that none of these computers will have any alignment specs on Ridetech suspensions. So the operator is going to look up your car and attempt to set the alignment to factory specs which will be totally incorrect for your new suspension.

The bottom line is that you need to educate yourself before going to any alignment shop and know exactly what front end settings you need. Once at the alignment shop you need to provide them with the Ridetech specs and make sure they use them. If the alignment shop tells you they cannot use the specs you provide, find another shop! A lot of shops think there is a liability issue if they don't follow their computer specs.

Before you do anything, contact Ridetech and verify their recommend alignment specs for your suspension, then make sure what ever shop you go to uses them.

The alternative to a commercial alignment shop is a DIY alignment that you can do at home with a few simple inexpensive tools. A pair of toe plates from Summit or Jegs, an inexpensive digital level from Lowes or Home Depot and some string, combined with some basic knowledge is all you need to do your own wheel alignments at home. Do a Google search on DIY wheel alignments and you will find hundreds of how to videos and articles. Spend some time educating yourself and do your own alignment at home. The side benefit of DIY alignments is that you can make alignment changes anytime you want for no money.