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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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Do we have to get alignment kits when lowering?
Looking at getting the Eibach pro kit. I know that we should get an alignment done after lowering, but do we need to get any kind of alignment kits?

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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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Some do, most do not. After install have it checked to see if it can be brought to within specs..
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 02:38 PM
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I wonder if it is really a fact that you need to get alignment done after spring install. Does anyone know for sure?
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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Do it! For $40-50 to get an alignment, you're looking at the "very high" probablity of distroying your tires very quickly.. YMMV
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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Do it! For $40-50 to get an alignment, you're looking at the "very high" probablity of distroying your tires very quickly.. YMMV

Abso frickin lutely!
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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No question about it.

It needs to be done after a drop.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 03:16 PM
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yes you do need it
i have to do it.

i still have the printout the back are off the most.
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Re: yes you do need it
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i have to do it.

i still have the printout the back are off the most.

How long have you had the springs now w/o the alignment? How's the car handling?
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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Originally posted by CO-CL-S
Some do, most do not. After install have it checked to see if it can be brought to within specs..
So basically, if it cannot be brought back to specs with only the alignment...then you need to get an alignment kit?
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 04:12 PM
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wait a week for the springs to settle...i waited 2 weeks.

then go get an alignment.

some springs are not supposed to settle but still do anyways, so just to be safe wait a bit.
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