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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Quick question.....if I drop the car on stock bolts do I HAVE to get an alignment after the car settles, or is it kind of a wait and see...maybe yes/maybe no, kind of situation?

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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Yes, after lowering you definitely want to get an alignment (but its all so worth it)
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When was the last alignment you had? I would get one either way. Camber will be in a little and front toe will also be off slightly. As your a-arms get closer, and then beyond parallel, these changes will become more drastic with each 1/4"...

Let it settle for a few weeks, then get the alignment!

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When was the last alignment you had? I would get one either way. Camber will be in a little and front toe will also be off slightly. As your a-arms get closer, and then beyond parallel, these changes will become more drastic with each 1/4"...

Let it settle for a few weeks, then get the alignment!

I had a set of tires mounted about 6 months ago and had the alignment done at that time. If i have to do it again, i think I will wait for a while before lowering it
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I had to buy 2 fronts cause I never got an alignment, tires didnt last very long. Going to get one very soon
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Yes, after lowering you definitely want to get an alignment (but its all so worth it)
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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Just do it
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