Wheel alignment Chico CA $169.99. Hunter Hawkeye Elite. Lift kits — Fabtech & Rough Country. Custom alignment $199.99/hr. Shocks, struts, tie rods. (530) 826-4275.
Hunter Hawkeye Elite 4-wheel alignment $169.99. Free with new tires or suspension work. Lifted truck alignment — Fabtech & Rough Country installs. Custom alignment from $199.99/hr. Shocks, struts, tie rods, ball joints.
Wheel alignment in Chico is $169.99 using the Hunter Hawkeye Elite laser/camera system — the most accurate system available. Free alignment check with any new tire or suspension installation. Custom alignment for lifted, lowered, or performance vehicles: 2-hour minimum at $199.99/hr. We install Fabtech and Rough Country lift kits with mandatory post-lift alignment. Shocks, struts, tie rods, and ball joints also serviced. By Buddy Rausch, Owner / ASE Master Technician · Reviewed May 20, 2026
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 4-Wheel Alignment | $169.99 | All four wheels · Hunter Hawkeye · before/after report |
| Alignment Check (no adjustment) | $169.99 | FREE with new tires, suspension, or lift installation |
| Custom Alignment Lifted / lowered / performance / Euro | 2hr min @ $199.99/hr | More time if caster correction or cam kits needed |
| Camber/Caster Kit Install | 2.5hr+ labor + $200+ parts | Required on many lifted trucks for proper correction |
| Post-Lift Alignment After Fabtech / Rough Country | Included with lift install | Mandatory — lifting changes all four wheel angles |
Prices are estimates as of publish date and subject to additional labor and parts based on actual vehicle condition.
Our Hunter Hawkeye Elite uses laser imaging and cameras mounted at all four wheels to measure camber, caster, toe, and thrust angle simultaneously — no manual measurements, no drift from tech to tech. Produces a printed before-and-after report showing every angle vs OEM specification. You see exactly what changed and what the final numbers are.
Chico's truck culture means we see a lot of lifted trucks — Tacomas, Silverados, F-150s, Tundras, and Jeep Wranglers running Fabtech and Rough Country lifts. Lifting changes caster angle significantly — trucks without post-lift alignment wander on CA-32 and Hwy 99 and wear tires in 15,000 miles instead of 50,000. We install the lift and set the alignment in one appointment.
Alignment can't hold if suspension components are worn. Before aligning, we inspect and document all four corners: tie rod ends, ball joints, control arm bushings, strut condition, sway bar links and end links. Worn components are quoted before the alignment — we don't align over parts that need replacement.
Shocks and struts control body motion — they don't support vehicle weight but they control how quickly the suspension rebounds after a bump. Worn shocks cause excessive bounce on Chico's rough railroad crossings and CA-32's agricultural ruts. Struts affect alignment angles — strut replacement always includes a post-replacement alignment.
Car pulling to one side on a straight flat road. Steering wheel off-center at straight ahead. Uneven tire wear — one edge wearing faster than the other. Vehicle drifting when you release the steering wheel.
Outer edge wear = negative camber or under-inflation. Inner edge wear = positive camber. Feathering = toe misalignment. Center wear = over-inflation. Cupping/scalloping = worn shocks. Alignment alone doesn't fix all uneven wear — we identify the root cause first.
Pull toward one side while driving straight. Could be alignment (most common), unequal tire pressure, different tire construction on same axle, or a dragging brake caliper. We test all four before attributing pull to alignment.
Shaking at highway speed = tire balance. Shaking during braking = warped rotors. Shaking at all speeds = alignment or suspension component. Each has a different fix — we identify which before recommending a service.
Clunk over bumps = worn ball joint or control arm bushing. Squeak = sway bar link or end link. Pop = strut top mount. Each noise pattern points to a specific component. We diagnose with a road test and lift inspection before quoting.
Trucks wandering on Hwy 99 = worn tie rods, loose steering gear, or misalignment from Chico's road conditions. Jeep death wobble = worn track bar, loose drag link, or worn ball joints amplified by aftermarket lift. Both diagnosable and fixable.
Standard 4-wheel alignment $169.99. Alignment check (measure only, no adjustment) also $169.99, free with new tires, suspension work, or lift installation. Custom alignment for lifted, lowered, or performance vehicles: 2-hour minimum at $199.99/hr. Camber/caster kit installs: 2.5hr+ labor + $200+ parts.
Yes. Fabtech and Rough Country lift installs with post-lift alignment using the Hunter Hawkeye Elite. Custom lifted alignment is 2-hour minimum at $199.99/hr — more if caster correction or cam bolt kits are needed. We document all angles before and after.
Every 12,000–15,000 miles or once a year. After any suspension or steering repair. After hitting a significant pothole on CA-32 or Hwy 99. After new tires. If you notice pulling or uneven tire wear — don't wait for the next interval.
A laser/camera-based 4-wheel alignment system that measures all four wheel angles simultaneously with sub-millimeter accuracy. It produces a printed before-and-after report showing every angle vs OEM specification. The most accurate alignment system available for shop use.
Most common causes: misaligned front wheels (toe or camber), unequal tire pressure, uneven tire wear, or a seized brake caliper dragging on one side. We check all four before attributing pull to alignment alone.
Yes — both brands. We install the lift, set the alignment, and document all angles. Post-lift alignment is mandatory — lifting changes caster and camber geometry. Trucks driven without post-lift alignment wear tires rapidly and handle unpredictably.
$169.99 · Hunter Hawkeye Elite · Free with new tires or suspension · Lift kits welcome
📍 2695 CA-32, Chico, CA 95973 · Open Mon–Fri 7AM · Sat 8AM · Sun 9AM — Close 5PM · Open 7 Days
2695 CA-32, Chico · (530) 826-4275 · Hunter Hawkeye Elite
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in Chico, CA in 2007 and has been serving Butte County for 18+ years. As an ASE Master Technician, Buddy personally oversees diagnostics and quality control on every vehicle. All content on this page reflects real procedures, OEM specifications, and cases seen in the shop. About Buddy Rausch, ASE Master Tech →
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in Chico, CA in 2007. ASE Master Certified. 18+ years serving Butte County. About Buddy Rausch