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Old 09-08-2014, 06:23 AM
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Will replacing the front coil springs require a complete front end alignment?
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If the ride height with the new springs is the same as with the old springs, there would be no change in the suspension geometry. IOW, no re-alignment would be necessary.



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Originally Posted by jim lockwood
If the ride height with the new springs is the same as with the old springs, there would be no change in the suspension geometry. IOW, no re-alignment would be necessary.



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