Is a wheel alignment needed after...
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Racer
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Is a wheel alignment needed after...
...having fitted a standard fr. spring?
The car was fitted with another spring without end pads and center pad mod's and sat way too low.
Now that the original ride height is retained, will it need an alignment?
TIA
The car was fitted with another spring without end pads and center pad mod's and sat way too low.
Now that the original ride height is retained, will it need an alignment?
TIA
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: The Pines South Jersey
if you have the FSM, find the section on factory ride heights for the front end - it may be called trim ride heights. drive around a few miles and let it settle out - do a good visual - if it looks like it needs it make the appointment.
you will need to exercise the front suspension up and down a bunch of time also.
you will need to exercise the front suspension up and down a bunch of time also.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: oregon
camber goes out and toe comes in when you raise the car. how low it was before and how high it is now also effects this. if you raised the car something like 1/2" you're fine if it was more like 2" you probably should hit the shop. do take the advise and drive a tank of gas to settle everything first though. also decide on how you want it setup, stock specs are okay for tire wear but you can add performance with a few minor tweaks and not kill your tires much faster. a slight toe out in front does wonders for the steering responce.
