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Old 12-06-11, 06:55 AM
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Hello,I have 2004 330,with air suspension,I notised lately that the car is pulling to the right direction on driving,,,so I expect to have some alignment work on it,,,,,do you have anu idea if can be done in regular shop or in the dealers or if there is any precaution before bringing the car for alignment thank you
Old 12-06-11, 08:09 AM
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I'm not aware of any special precautions since I had the alignments done at the dealer on my 330 with air suspension. The cost was comparable to outside shops. Good luck.
Old 12-14-11, 08:26 AM
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I went to Toyota dealer,they did the allignment,I went out ,it was pulling to the right as before,I asked them about a printout,they faxed me a graph looking printout I will post it whenever I have access to a scanner
Old 12-14-11, 09:38 AM
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Roads do have a crown on them and some more than others. Would cause a drift to the right over distance -- downhill towards the drains. Not sure, but I am wondering if this is what you are seeing.
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Originally Posted by RX330inFL
Roads do have a crown on them and some more than others. Would cause a drift to the right over distance -- downhill towards the drains. Not sure, but I am wondering if this is what you are seeing.
you are correct,but i have 3 other cars all made by toyota and not doing any drifting over the same roads
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Originally Posted by shikbas
you are correct,but i have 3 other cars all made by toyota and not doing any drifting over the same roads
That is good to know that you have additional data to work with on the problem. Always helps. Of course, your dealer is going to say that the other vehicles are out of alignment and theirs is correct.

How are your tire pressures and tire wear?

Reminds me that when I get back to FL to have my alignment checked. PA roads are beating the heck out of my RX. Have a lifetime alignment with Firestone Complete Auto.
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tire pressure is 30 and no visible wear
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If one side of your car is slightly lower, it will cause it to pull. I'm 0.185mm off on my passenger and it causes the pulling for me
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I donot know how to add photos,never did that before,if you can tell me please
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Select Go Advanced button below the new message box.

Then, click on the attached picture's icon.

Select your file and Upload it.
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Hello there,any opinions please,I am waiting before going back to the dealer.

IF YOU HAVE A SPECIFICATIONS OF ALLIGNMENT FOR RX330 2004 WITH AIR SUSPENSION

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I believe one side is lower than the other. That is how mine looks for my Camry
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