Specialized alignment for lifted trucks, lowered vehicles, European luxury, and performance applications. Hunter Hawkeye Elite. 2-hour minimum at $199.99/hr. NAPA Gold 3-year warranty.
Advanced alignment in Chico, CA at Tedious Auto Repair handles vehicles beyond standard scope: lifted trucks, lowered cars, European luxury with adaptive suspension, performance applications, and any modified vehicle where factory specs do not apply directly.
2-hour minimum at $199.99/hour. Often requires camber/caster correction kits ($200+ parts). Performed on Hunter Hawkeye Elite. NAPA Gold 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.
Modified ride height changes suspension geometry. Factory alignment specs no longer apply directly. Angles must be set based on modified geometry, often using engineering principles rather than spec sheets.
Lifted trucks may have positive camber beyond what factory adjusters can correct. Lowered cars may have negative camber beyond adjustment range. Solution: camber/caster correction kits, replacement control arms, or drop spindles.
Track cars want negative camber for cornering grip. Trailer-towing trucks need different settings than daily drivers. Advanced alignment means understanding what your specific use case requires.
BMW Adaptive M Suspension, Mercedes AIRMATIC, Audi air suspension, RAM Active Air Suspension — modern adjustable systems require specific alignment procedures with proper initialization before measurement.
F-150, F-250, F-350, Silverado, Sierra, Tundra, Tacoma, Ram 1500/2500/3500 with 2-6+ inch lift kits. Rough Country, Fabtech, BDS, ReadyLIFT, ICON, and all major brands.
Most lifts require camber/caster correction kits and multiple alignment sessions as suspension settles.
Tahoe, Yukon, Expedition, 4Runner, Sequoia, Wrangler, Bronco, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Cruiser. Lifted for off-road or aesthetic purposes. Leveling kits are often within factory adjustment range but still require careful setup.
Trucks with drop kits or air suspension. Cars with coilovers, lowering springs, or shorter struts. Show cars, daily drivers, and track cars all need precision alignment after lowering.
BMW (M-series, adaptive suspension models), Mercedes (AIRMATIC, AMG), Audi (air suspension, RS models), Porsche (PASM, all models), Land Rover, Range Rover. Specific initialization procedures required.
Mustang GT/Shelby, Camaro SS/ZL1, Corvette, Challenger Hellcat, BMW M-cars, Mercedes AMG, Audi RS, Subaru WRX/STI. Track use vs daily driving may dictate different setup priorities.
Pre-1980 vehicles often need alignment techniques for non-standard or worn suspension systems. Experience with older platforms beyond modern computerized systems.
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard alignment | $169.99 | Factory-spec vehicles within standard adjustment range |
| Advanced alignment | $199.99/hr (2hr min) | Modified vehicles, European luxury, performance — $399.98 minimum |
| Camber/caster correction kit | $200+ parts | Plus 2.5+ hours labor — needed when adjustment range exceeded |
| Multi-session lifted truck | 2-3 sessions | Initial alignment + re-alignment after suspension settles |
Prices as of May 2026. Final cost depends on vehicle configuration and required correction kits.
$199.99/hour with a 2-hour minimum ($399.98). Complex applications may require 3-4 hours. Camber/caster correction kits add $200+ in parts. Standard alignment is $169.99.
Yes. Lifting changes suspension geometry and factory specs no longer apply. Most lifts require camber/caster correction kits. Multiple sessions may be needed as suspension settles.
Hunter Hawkeye Elite, used by dealer service departments. 3D imaging with live adjustment feedback. Printed before/after report with all four-wheel measurements.
Yes. BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Land Rover, Range Rover. Manufacturer-specific procedures for adaptive suspension initialization before alignment measurement.
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Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in Chico, CA in 2007. ASE Master Certified. 18+ years serving Butte County. About Buddy Rausch