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Took it back to them, told Chris that I don't understand how he could fix the camber/caster of newly installed FUCA without removing the wheels. I told him that I

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Took it back to them, told Chris that I don't understand how he could fix the camber/caster of newly installed FUCA without removing the wheels. I told him that I just eyeballed/tried to match with OEM length and installed them.

He lifted the car and came back and he swore that the front was symmetrical. He said I don't know how you installed the FUCA but it is -3.3 on both sides. He said that he intentionally left the caster with more on right than left because it is daily driven as well.

I guess I'll just sit on it and watch tire wear.

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He said I don't know how you installed the FUCA but it is -3.3 on both sides.
That is unlikely. Possible, but unlikely.
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A couple of things come to mind. One, West End didn't do anything, and pushed it out of the door. Pepboys caught it. Two, West End did it right. Pepboys are trying to screw you. Need a third opinion.
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Took it back to them, told Chris that I don't understand how he could fix the camber/caster of newly installed FUCA without removing the wheels. I told him that I just eyeballed/tried to match with OEM length and installed them.

He lifted the car and came back and he swore that the front was symmetrical. He said I don't know how you installed the FUCA but it is -3.3 on both sides. He said that he intentionally left the caster with more on right than left because it is daily driven as well.

I guess I'll just sit on it and watch tire wear.

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No alignment printout from west end?
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No alignment printout from west end?
Nope, they never do.

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Do might try Jonhson's, they're a reputable shop that does corner balancing also. They're in Torrance.
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Do might try Jonhson's, they're a reputable shop that does corner balancing also. They're in Torrance.
Thanks! I'll definitely do.

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That's right, they never give you a print out. I went there about three times to get an alignment, corner balance and a few suspensions parts installed and the wheels were not removed either.

By the way, there's a well known performance alignment shop in Temple City called, JC Auto House. I went there after going to West End and I felt they did a better job. I definitively recommend it.

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That's right, they never give you a print out. I went there about three times to get an alignment, corner balance and a few suspensions parts installed and the wheels were not removed either.

By the way, there's a well known performance alignment shop in Temple City called, JC Auto House. I went there after going to West End and I felt they did a better job. I definitively recommend it.

JC Auto House
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Thank you! This shop is 10 minutes away from work!
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