Need suspension help
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Need suspension help
I am wondering, I am about to change over my shocks and shocks only all the way around because I'm installing the FX3 option, I just wanted to know what once I break the old shocks free and install the new ones if it will need a 4 wheel alignment. I can't see how it would affect the alignment (unlike my f-body) but I need final verification from anyone who has done this (shock changing). Thanks.... 
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Re: Need suspension help (kittmaster)
Just my humble thoughts.....but I've never heard of anyone having to get a realignment because they changed their shocks....no way....have you made anyother changes to the suspension???
If so you will have to reset it up.....forgot how to spell relign???
OK/ OK!!!!!
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If so you will have to reset it up.....forgot how to spell relign???
OK/ OK!!!!!
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Re: Need suspension help (kittmaster)
If the shock tube length is shorter, then you'll need an alignment.
Any changes to the ride height will affect the alignment. It is because of how they designed the rear suspension geometry.
Any changes to the ride height will affect the alignment. It is because of how they designed the rear suspension geometry.
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Re: Need suspension help (oldace84)
Just my humble thoughts.....but I've never heard of anyone having to get a realignment because they changed their shocks....no way....
With no other changes to other suspension components you should be fine.
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Re: Need suspension help (1MoorTym)
Thanks guys for the input, I know the shocks are meant for a fx3 ride control for my 93 and are supposed to be the same height. I specifically asked Bilstein when they revalved them if they were the right shock for my car and they said absolutely, therefore height must be identical. Not that alignment was a big deal anyway but this helps if I chose to do one at a time with a jack vs having my friend jack the car on a lift and blah blah blah. Thanks again. Kitt
