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Old Feb 14, 2021 | 10:46 PM
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Alignment after replacing sway bar?

Hey all, may be a stupid question, but should I get an alignment after replacing my front sway bar? I picked up the ST bar. I need to remove the tension rod brackets to remove the old bar, and I’m worried about everything being lined up when I’m done.

Also, I have the T3 tension rods and lower control arms, so my toe shouldn’t really be changing since I’m not loosening the rods. The only variation should be from the amount of clearance in the tension rod bracket bolt holes.
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 04:25 PM
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Use an awl and scratch marks around the bracket and you may be able to get away with no alignment. Tension rods mostly affect the caster unless really way off.
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Old Feb 17, 2021 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by t_g_farrell
Use an awl and scratch marks around the bracket and you may be able to get away with no alignment. Tension rods mostly affect the caster unless really way off.
Thanks for the gut check, this is what I was thinking as well.
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