Civic FD - Alignment

**Renzokuken** · October 27th, 2019 09:57 AM

Hi guys I have a 2009 FD, alignment problem as it shifts to the left. Sent to Value Plus for alignment however they did not proceed kasi daw I have to fix /replace the following issues first

Rack pinion assembly
Tie rod end
Tie rod bar
Lower arm assembly
Front shock abs and components

Questions:
Reliable ba Value Plus?
Do I really need to replace these before they can align it?
How much will it cost me?
Where best to bring the car (Las Pinas area)

Thanks

**dr. d** · October 27th, 2019 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Renzokuken

Hi guys I have a 2009 FD, alignment problem as it shifts to the left. Sent to Value Plus for alignment however they did not proceed kasi daw I have to fix /replace the following issues first

Rack pinion assembly
Tie rod end
Tie rod bar
Lower arm assembly
Front shock abs and components

Questions:
Reliable ba Value Plus?
Do I really need to replace these before they can align it?
How much will it cost me?
Where best to bring the car (Las Pinas area)

Thanks

it is first rule in alignment: make sure your various components are within factory specifications.
it would be a waste of money, if one were to have his car aligned, with worn suspension parts. the alignment wouldn't hold true after a short time, if it can be aligned in the first place.

but whether your parts are still ok or not, is another question.
you can bring your car to another facility, for second opinion. and third opinion, if you so wish.
if they all say you need to replace some parts first...
they're probably right.

good luck.

**Renzokuken** · October 27th, 2019 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

it is first rule in alignment: make sure your various components are within factory specifications.
it would be a waste of money, if one were to have his car aligned, with worn suspension parts. the alignment wouldn't hold true after a short time, if it can be aligned in the first place.

but whether your parts are still ok or not, is another question.
you can bring your car to another facility, for second opinion. and third opinion, if you so wish.
if they all say you need to replace some parts first...
they're probably right.

good luck.

Thanks. Will take it to Custoners Cradle siguro

Any idea around how much it will cost me?
Any other reliable shops in the south of Metro Manila for the FDs?

**dr. d** · October 27th, 2019 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by Renzokuken

Thanks. Will take it to Custoners Cradle siguro

Any idea around how much it will cost me?
Any other reliable shops in the south of Metro Manila for the FDs?

no idea on cost, po.
toyota kasi ako.
heh heh.

**SidCoronel** · October 28th, 2019 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by Renzokuken

Hi guys I have a 2009 FD, alignment problem as it shifts to the left. Sent to Value Plus for alignment however they did not proceed kasi daw I have to fix /replace the following issues first

Rack pinion assembly
Tie rod end
Tie rod bar
Lower arm assembly
Front shock abs and components

Questions:
Reliable ba Value Plus?
Do I really need to replace these before they can align it?
How much will it cost me?
Where best to bring the car (Las Pinas area)

Thanks

Get a 2nd and 3rd opinion... And prepare your wallet. Rack n Pinion issue is expensive... More so since yours is a Honda.

Altis' rack and pinion costs P37k (new assembly)

Good luck

**dr. d** · October 28th, 2019 10:09 AM

when i was still active in pre-owned and minana-from-dad car ownership, suspension and steering wear-and-tear evaluation was of the wiggle-it-shake-it method.
i do not know if this is still the way nowadays.
but if it still is, one can easily watch and learn.

**shadow** · October 28th, 2019 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by SidCoronel

Get a 2nd and 3rd opinion... And prepare your wallet. Rack n Pinion issue is expensive... More so since yours is a Honda.

Altis' rack and pinion costs P37k (new assembly)

Good luck

Meron sa LVC ₱10k lang yata rack ang pinion assembly for FD. Pero Taiwanade siguro.

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**Renzokuken** · October 28th, 2019 11:17 PM

Thanks guys

Havent brought the car yet for a 2nd opinion but been thinking where to get replacement r&p assembly, just in case

Other shops/sources I can tap? Appreciate help in advance.

**sirkosero** · October 29th, 2019 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by SidCoronel

Get a 2nd and 3rd opinion... And prepare your wallet. Rack n Pinion issue is expensive... More so since yours is a Honda.

Altis' rack and pinion costs P37k (new assembly)

Good luck

Taiwan replacements cost about 6k sa banawe

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