Changing shocks...need alignment?

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May 25, 2007 | 02:18 PM

iceman2430

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Changing shocks...need alignment?

I know on previous cars with struts or when i changed springs that i needed to get an alignment...but with the C5 and it being shock only, no change in height or spring would i need to get one?

May 25, 2007 | 03:06 PM

kevin40zx

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Most guys on here say no. Makes sense because the spring dictates the ride hight, not the shock. I didn't get an allignment when I did mine.

May 25, 2007 | 03:40 PM

94legaleagle

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No alignment needed when changing shocks or when changing sway bars - simply drive it around the block once or two times to get the suspension to settle and you are good to go

May 25, 2007 | 04:07 PM

jbauch357

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Some people have seen ride height differences when going to a different shock/sway bar setup. It doesn't make sense to me since they just dampen the suspension, not actually control ride height - but it happens...

If you have never had the car aligned drive it for a couple weeks to let everything settle and then get it aligned...

May 25, 2007 | 04:29 PM

Wicked Weasel

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Originally Posted by jbauch357

If you have never had the car aligned drive it for a couple weeks to let everything settle and then get it aligned...

If never aligned then have it done afterwards. If you have had it aligned then dont worry about it.

May 25, 2007 | 06:49 PM

BATM4N

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My shocks and sways were changed two weeks ago by the help of a Forum member. I had the alignment done 5 months prior and I haven't felt any noticeable difference