The steering wheel isn't off by a lot, maybe 15-20 degrees. I'm thinking it was something to do with the coon. I never got a chance today to get under her again and inspect things. Tomorrow I'll see what the shop has to say and verify what they claim. If I see something that looks suspicious I'll post pics.

 

So I talked to the shop, and they said the reasons they couldn't do the alignment are: need new Vertical Control Arm Bushings, new Ball joints, and new left tie-rod. I looked at the tie-rod and it was pretty rusty looking, so I can buy that. I'll go out and check the ball joints soon. According to the Haynes all you need to do is try and wiggle the snap off grease fitting with the weight of the car on the wheels. If it moves, the ball joint's bad, if not it's good. I'll check control arm bushings too.
EDIT: I think the ball-joints may be starting to go bad, any recommendations on a good brand? The control arm bushings definitely need replaced. I'm gonna go with the Energy Suspension kit. And if I gotta replace one rusty tie-rod, I may as well get both. Think I'll go Moog there. Got a new project.

 

I replaced everything on my car with Moog parts. Pricier than average, but very good quality.

As for LCA bushings, get the Prothane kit. It's much easier to install.

 

moog will be money well spent. they are maong the best in quality,

dont trust that haynes method
you need to load up the suspension as if the weight of the vehicle is on it(but the wheel isoff the ground)
then with a large bar or 2x4 jam under the wheel and lift up slightly, now wiggle that back and forth from side to side and observe movement in Ball Joint.

IMHO you got a good alignment shop there for not taking your money and doing it anyways

 

ya that method is good but not for macpherson strut suspensions. the loading method is used on SLA type suspensions most commonly found on muscle cars and trucks. just raising the car up and shaking it down will show any play in the neon suspension.

 

ive found if the control arm hangs then the joint is to tight to move, but when suspension is compressed the joints will flop around like a fish outta water