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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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I would like to lower but not slam it. How low can I go before I need an alignment? How much of the bolt shows in relation to how far the car gets lowered? I would like to drop her about an inch at least. Any difference in the ride positives and Negatives

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[QUOTE=VLVETTE]I would like to lower but not slam it. How low can I go before I need an alignment?


There is no way to answer that question. It depends where the alignment is set before lowering.
I can tell you this; any lowering will change camber, toe and probably caster.
If you want to drive the car without having the alignment checked, then have at it. I would not!
Notice I said have the alignment checked. If needed then have it aligned. You will never know until you get the car on the rack.
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