Place to get alignment in the Seattle area

[Huskyfan]

I live in Lakewood, south of Seattle. I’ve installed UP coil overs, adjustable length sway bar links, UP sway bars. It took me a bit to get my preferences dialed in but am pretty much done monkeying with all the variables. Time for an alignment.

Anyone know a good shop south of downtown Seattle, preferably in the Tacoma, Lakewood or Olympia area?

thanks.

 

[N8DGR8]

Les Schwab sent me to the Tesla Service Center. The Tesla Service Center told me my motor was about to die, replaced it under warranty, and did the alignment as part of a new motor. I can't complain about that trip.

 

[kilpatds]

Did you install the suspension bits yourself, or did a shop do it? (if shop, which?)

 

[goneskiian]

The place I’ve heard good things about for alignments with aftermarket suspension bits is Truline.

Tru-Line Frame & Wheel - Auto Repair Shop Serving Seattle & Surrounding Areas Specializing in Alignment, Brakes, Lifts, Suspension, Wheel Balancing

Tru-Line services your auto repair needs for suspension, alignment, brakes, wheel balancing, and all under-car handling work in the Seattle, Bellevue and surrounding areas.

trulineseattle.com

 

[Blue4953]

I just had N2itive rear control arms installed by Tru-Line on my 2013 Model S. I'll bring it back in 4,000 miles to have them check the alignment again.

So for so good!

 

[Seattle Tom]

Ha - me too! Just had the new N2itive kit installed on my X. Definitely a HUGE difference. Brandon at Truline is great and I highly recommend them!

 

[Genie]

Ha - me too! Just had the new N2itive kit installed on my X. Definitely a HUGE difference. Brandon at Truline is great and I highly recommend them!

Can you elaborate a little on the difference it made, and the approximate total cost? Thanks.

 

[Seattle Tom]

The full kit from N2itivie is $1600 to $2000 (depending on which you buy). I don’t know how much just an alignment is at Truline, but the alignment with the labor to install the kit was around $1700 - obviously that’s in addition to the parts.

Honestly, had I known about this when I bought the X I would have done it in the first week (though I’m sure it didn’t exist way back in 2017!). The X feels “planted” in a way that I don’t ever remember. Maybe it was like this when I first bought it and I can’t remember, but it’s a JOY to drive now.

It does sit lower than before as essentially one part of the fix is adjusting the ride height to a lower level WITHOUT messing up the camber of the wheels so the tires wear unevenly. I suspect that years of riding on ”half a tire” has dulled my appreciation for how heavy the X is in reality as it now feels really attached to the road.

I did not replace the half shafts recently (Tesla replaced them once about two years ago under warranty), but even without a new set the shudder is dramatically reduced. I can feel it, but only VERY slightly under max acceleration. But I’m hopeful it will continue to drive in this nice way and that my tires will be replaced far less often than before.

It’s 100% worth the cost in my opinion. It feels like a different vehicle.

 

[m5james]

I did not replace the half shafts recently (Tesla replaced them once about two years ago under warranty), but even without a new set the shudder is dramatically reduced. I can feel it, but only VERY slightly under max acceleration. But I’m hopeful it will continue to drive in this nice way and that my tires will be replaced far less often than before.

Just so you and others know, there's a TSB out to replace the front halfshafts and clevic mount for $350, parts and labor.