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3Black 08-21-2014 03:20 PM

Should I Take it Into a Shop
 
http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/...saa1cfdaf.jpegJust got done installing the Eibach Pro Kit 1 inch. My buddy told me I have to take it in to get the camber and alignment adjusted but I don't think I should. Do you have to do this after installing only springs? BTW she looks mean now...

ELIC1 08-21-2014 03:29 PM

yes you have to get a wheel alignment. even if the car drives straight you will see over time that the treads on the tires will wear uneven. so your friend is right

Destructo09 08-21-2014 03:29 PM

Yes, you absolutely need to go get an alignment.

You had to unbolt the front struts to do springs which means you have no idea what you're camber and/or toe is now.

Also, lowering the suspension alone changes the geometry and will throw the settings off as well.

Jmiller 08-21-2014 03:30 PM

Yes you do require a front and rear wheel alignment.

ELIC1 08-21-2014 03:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Destructo09 (Post 7904025)
Yes, you absolutely need to go get an alignment.

You had to unbolt the front struts to do springs which means you have no idea what you're camber and/or toe is now.

Also, lowering the suspension alone changes the geometry and will throw the settings off as well.


3Black 08-21-2014 03:36 PM

Thank you guys, I'm new to the mod game but it is a bad bad disease and I love it. Thanks ELIC for the msg BTW.

ELIC1 08-21-2014 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 3Black (Post 7904035)
Thank you guys, I'm new to the mod game but it is a bad bad disease and I love it. Thanks ELIC for the msg BTW.

love to help when i can good luck

760bowtie 08-21-2014 06:01 PM

I got mine aligned and had the alignment shop time the bushings at the same time.

CHMSC 08-21-2014 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 760bowtie (Post 7904293)
I got mine aligned and had the alignment shop time the bushings at the same time.

:word:

If they look at you funny or don't know what timing the bushings does or is, FIND A NEW SHOP.

Not sure where you are in Cali or I would try and recommend a shop.

760bowtie 08-21-2014 06:14 PM

^^^^^^^ :thumbsup:

c-57d 08-21-2014 07:20 PM

How long should you wait for the springs to settle before getting the alignment?
-c

3Black 08-21-2014 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by c-57d (Post 7904478)
How long should you wait for the springs to settle before getting the alignment?
-c

Ima give mine a week, my camber was really screwed up when I took it off the jack, literally the tire looked like it would come off the rim but I drove around my buddies neighborhood and it looked normal again.

JCunningham 08-22-2014 12:08 AM

take it to a alignment shop that does race cars or high end cars.


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