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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Hey all, just needed to ask real quick before I make an appointment.

I just put Koni yellows on my 2001 SS... I opted for the lower perch, and did the hose mod.

Does the car only take a front end alignment? Or are there adjustments in the rear as well?

Thanks!
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by wayland1985
Hey all, just needed to ask real quick before I make an appointment.

I just put Koni yellows on my 2001 SS... I opted for the lower perch, and did the hose mod.

Does the car only take a front end alignment? Or are there adjustments in the rear as well?

Thanks!
adjustments are only for the front unless you have adjustable lower control arms or adjustable panhard bar
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 11:22 AM
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Well, as alignment goes, yes only the front wheels. You have a solid rear axle so no wheel alignment is needed in the rear. Having adj. aftermarket items linked to your rear is for adjusting the placement/angle of the rear end.
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If a shop tries to sell you a 4-wheel alignment on
your solid axle domestic vehicle, leave.
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As mentioned above, unless one has adjustable lower control arms and panhard bar in the rear, then a front end alignment is all that can be done. With that said, the rear thrust angle should be checked when doing even a front end alignment on a solid rear axle.
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Old Jun 4, 2014 | 01:06 PM
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Thanks for the help guys. I just wants to be certain that I wasn't sold something I don't need
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