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Apr 1, 2006 | 10:56 PM

Dr Chill

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Alignment question

If I change out the springs or shocks, do I need to realign the car if the alignment is perfect beforehand?

Apr 1, 2006 | 11:31 PM

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Apr 2, 2006 | 12:18 AM

ST0CKER

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yes and yes. The ride height can and will change affecting the camber.

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Apr 2, 2006 | 04:24 AM

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springs, yes
shocks alone, no

Apr 2, 2006 | 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LS9

springs, yes
shocks alone, no

some shocks have a shorter shaft and i think that may affect ride height too..

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Apr 2, 2006 | 08:27 PM

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some shocks have a shorter shaft and I think that may affect ride height too..

dave

oh, no

The shorter shaft is for lowered cars
Shocks do not affect ride height, not even the gas ones

Apr 2, 2006 | 10:27 PM

Dr Chill

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Well we have a consensus for springs, but disagreement with shocks. Any other opinions, or align only if ride height changes? I'm proably going to just do (T1)shocks now and either higher rate springs or go to coilovers later. Then cornerweighting will be in order.

Apr 2, 2006 | 11:41 PM

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I'd agree that it is required when ride height changes, because as mentioned above, changing ride height changes camber, which in turn changes toe. And I agree that anytime you mess with ride height, to ensure your car handles properly, corner weighting should be in order.

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