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Old 07-12-2014, 11:35 PM
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Like the title says. Switched from 1in drop spring to 1.25in drop spring do I need a alinement it am I close enough ??? Car seems to drive straight and true. Hotchics spring to BMR spring.
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Did you measure the actual ride height difference ?
I'd have the "toe" checked to make sure it's good, I wouldn't worry about the caster, and you'll have only a slight increase in camber but nothing drastic.
Furthermore, since the BMR front springs are stiffer and have a linear spring rate compared to the softer progressive spring rate of the Hotchkis your actual ride difference with you in the car might actually be even less than 1/4".

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Originally Posted by railmule
Like the title says. Switched from 1in drop spring to 1.25in drop spring do I need a alinement it am I close enough ??? Car seems to drive straight and true. Hotchics spring to BMR spring.
You are more than likely good with your alignment but if I were you I would at least get the car on an alignment machine and see what specs you are at. An alignment is much cheaper than new tires so it is better to be safe than sorry IMHO.
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