I just put on a used eibach pro kit (lowering springs) onto my car, is an alignment really necesary? my car drives fine and barley drifts off anyone else with lowerd cars have any suggestions?

 

just do it be4 u get future problems, be on the safe side.

 

wait a couple of weeks, then get the alignment. try to go to national tire & battery.. they offer 6months/1yr/3yr/5yr alignment programs.. i'm lowered on tein basics and bought the 3yr alignment program.. costs me 50$ (retail 120$)... (i'm an employee)..

 

i was thinking about waititng a couple more weeks and going to firestone i think it's around 120$ for lifetime alignment

 

that would be money well spent if you plan to keep your car. and yes, you need an alignment but allow the springs to settle ('bout 2wks or so) depending how much you drive. also consider getting a camber kit for the rear.

 

they are udes and have already settled, bring the car in when you get a chance (sooner the better) and have an alignment. its worth it. doesnt take much to throw off teh alignment (car may still drive fine) but a little toe will tear up the tires fast

 

yeah i guess i'll just get the lifetime alignment )= that'll take a chunk out of my lip kit being painted fund )=, it'll be worth it because these springs were given to me by a friend and im going to give them back in about 2-3 months and i'll be getting TEINS soon after i take them off

 

which firestone? i no some alignment places wont even mess with dropped cars, u check and make sure they'll align ur car?

 

 

up in SE area

 

I agree with fsttyms1. do it sooner than later. Just because it doesnt pull doesn't mean that the tires are alligned... the toe could be off (which it most likely is after being dropped)or the camber (i think is what its called) could be off equally on each tire cancelling out a noticable pull.

 

dont they have a DIY toe alignment in here though?

 

They may but I doubt you, or I, or anyone without the proper equipment, would be able to do a very good job.

Even if they had a do-it-yourself painting instructions section I would still leave the job to someone who knows what in the heck they are doing.

 

not to get it accurate enough to not wear the tires.

1/4 deg toe can tear the tires up FAST. you cant DIY toe with out machines that accurately!