View Poll Results: Is your 4GS Alignment Out of Spec?
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Alignment Out of Spec?
11-22-12, 05:58 PM
#1
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Alignment Out of Spec?
After taking delivery of my 4GS, I've always noticed that going straight equates to 12:15 with the steering wheel (as opposed to 12 o'clock)
I've also noticed that the air bag isn't level with the steering column (12 o'clock) when the car is driving straight.
While detailing my car yesterday at ~6,500 miles, I noticed that the outside block of my front two Bridgestone ER33 235/45/18 tires are showing signs of cupping, indicating that my alignment is possibly out of spec.
Upon going through the Lexus Warranty Manual (Page 18), I notice that alignment is covered for 12 months/20k miles.
Anyone else have this issue with their alignment?
I've also noticed that the air bag isn't level with the steering column (12 o'clock) when the car is driving straight.
While detailing my car yesterday at ~6,500 miles, I noticed that the outside block of my front two Bridgestone ER33 235/45/18 tires are showing signs of cupping, indicating that my alignment is possibly out of spec.
Upon going through the Lexus Warranty Manual (Page 18), I notice that alignment is covered for 12 months/20k miles.
Anyone else have this issue with their alignment?
11-22-12, 06:25 PM
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11-22-12, 08:27 PM
#4
Sounds like you have too much toe in on your front wheels.
I'd bring it in to the dealership and have them throw it on the rack and align it under warranty.
I had my 3GS' alignment done under warranty at around the one year mark.
I'd bring it in to the dealership and have them throw it on the rack and align it under warranty.
I had my 3GS' alignment done under warranty at around the one year mark.
Last edited by caveman; 11-23-12 at 09:21 PM.
11-22-12, 08:32 PM
#5
Quite bad on my left front causing a pull to the left in all the lanes of the highway. Check it out under the suspension forums for the 4GS.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...for-gs350.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...for-gs350.html
11-23-12, 06:37 AM
#6
My car was pulling slightly to the right when new. They rotated the tires in an attempt to fix it. When that failed, they agreed to do a full alignment and it has been fine ever since.
11-23-12, 07:20 AM
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11-23-12, 07:56 AM
#10
It only had a couple hundred miles on it. I didn't notice it on the initial test drive, but after I had it on the highway it was apparent that it was pulling to the right. I took the tech for a test drive and showed him how it gradually swerved to the right when i released the steering wheel on the highway and he got the message........fast. It took 2 trips to the dealership to get it on the alignment machine. They wanted to rotate the tires first because that is cheaper than an alignment. They finally agreed it needed to be re-aligned. As you can see, the alignment machine showed it to be out of alignment.
11-23-12, 08:06 AM
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It only had a couple hundred miles on it. I didn't notice it on the initial test drive, but after I had it on the highway it was apparent that it was pulling to the right. I took the tech for a test drive and showed him how it gradually swerved to the right when i released the steering wheel on the highway and he got the message........fast. It took 2 trips to the dealership to get it on the alignment machine. They wanted to rotate the tires first because that is cheaper than an alignment. They finally agreed it needed to be re-aligned. As you can see, the alignment machine showed it to be out of alignment.
11-23-12, 08:09 AM
#12
Nope. I waited for it I wanted to test drive it after it was done. The wait was only about an hour. Then we took it for a test drive. The difference was immediately apparent.
Edited to add: I notice your original complaint was with the steering wheel position. I asked the alignment guy if he would have to re-center my steering wheel after alignment (because it was perfect before alignment) and he said no, he would lock the steering wheel prior to the procedure so it wouldn't change. So they can just re-center your steering wheel if that's all you require.
Edited to add: I notice your original complaint was with the steering wheel position. I asked the alignment guy if he would have to re-center my steering wheel after alignment (because it was perfect before alignment) and he said no, he would lock the steering wheel prior to the procedure so it wouldn't change. So they can just re-center your steering wheel if that's all you require.
Last edited by rjm; 11-23-12 at 08:18 AM.
11-23-12, 08:42 AM
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Nope. I waited for it I wanted to test drive it after it was done. The wait was only about an hour. Then we took it for a test drive. The difference was immediately apparent.
Edited to add: I notice your original complaint was with the steering wheel position. I asked the alignment guy if he would have to re-center my steering wheel after alignment (because it was perfect before alignment) and he said no, he would lock the steering wheel prior to the procedure so it wouldn't change. So they can just re-center your steering wheel if that's all you require.
Edited to add: I notice your original complaint was with the steering wheel position. I asked the alignment guy if he would have to re-center my steering wheel after alignment (because it was perfect before alignment) and he said no, he would lock the steering wheel prior to the procedure so it wouldn't change. So they can just re-center your steering wheel if that's all you require.
...in addition, my steering wheel is pointing slightly towards the right...
11-23-12, 08:44 AM
#14
It happened on my 3 GS when I waited a bit too long. The tires will wear on the outside and the steering will tirlt to the right after a while and stay there because the tires were dragging the wheel that way while the alignment was tilted to the left. IT was very weird. I had to get all 4 tires replaced at 15k miles to better Michelins with 4WD alignment and it was all good until I sold car at 70k.
11-23-12, 08:46 AM
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It happened on my 3 GS when I waited a bit too long. The tires will wear on the outside and the steering will tirlt to the right after a while and stay there because the tires were dragging the wheel that way while the alignment was tilted to the left. IT was very weird. I had to get all 4 tires replaced at 15k miles to better Michelins with 4WD alignment and it was all good until I sold car at 70k.