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Old 08-03-02, 01:17 PM
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Need Alignment w/ Spring install?
Does a FD with no alignment problems, need
an alignment when installing lowering springs?

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Old 08-03-02, 01:21 PM
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I didnt when I installed new springs and struts. I would take it to a place that will check alighnment for free, just incase. Mine didnt need it but many times you do.

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It depends on how much you lower the car, if you lower it more than about 2 inches then your camber will be off, and the wheels will most likely be out of alignment. I would just get it aligned anyway, just so your not drifting off the road into a tree or something.
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I lowered 1-1.25" and didn't align my car and it was fine..
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It depends on the car, and if you have rims on it also.
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Mine didn't at first, but as soon as the springs settled in, it needed one.
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my wheel was rubbing the front drivers side wheel
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