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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 11:46 PM
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Will I need an alignment after installing new sway bars and end links?
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Will I need an alignment after installing new sway bars and end links?
Nope, Not at all. You will be all set! good luck
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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Thanks! I just had it aligned a few months ago and was thinking great, now I have to do it again! Put rear on today. Tomorrow the front then go for test drive on way to Costco. Did shocks already. Can't believe how small rear bar was (base suspension)
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You should be good to go. The base sway bars are pretty wimpy especially when compared to the C6Z ones. Enjoy the new setup!
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Originally Posted by Old Horsepower
Will I need an alignment after installing new sway bars and end links?
No, but after you install them you will need a rag or towel of some sort to wipe the drool dripping from your chin caused by a smile that you just can't seem to control.
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Haha! Well just got back from my first drive with new bars. YES! Amazing difference. I should have done this a couple of years ago. And yes big smile! C6 Z51 bars. Which I guess is the Grand Sport.
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