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Old 01-23-2009, 10:01 PM
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Default Just replaced front shocks, do I need an alignment?

As the title says, I just replaced the front shocks, reused the stock springs. Do I need to rush out and get a front end alignment?
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If you like your tires, yes.
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If you changed your ride height, or loosened the front lower control arm mount bolts, or even loosened the tie rod jamnuts then yes, you need a front end alignment.
Otherwise no , you don't need a front end alignment.
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Default Alignment after struts

I work for a chevrolet dealer, and whenever i do struts on f bodys, ive never had to adjust the alignment after the install!!!!!! I always do an alignment inspection and the specs are always in!!!!!! So no your alignment should not need adjusting!!!!!
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Originally Posted by 99Bluz28
If you changed your ride height, or loosened the front lower control arm mount bolts, or even loosened the tie rod jamnuts then yes, you need a front end alignment.
Otherwise no , you don't need a front end alignment.
hes right.for just shocks no.been there done that.
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I'm guessing a lower ride height would need an alignment, right?
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Originally Posted by The Alchemist
I'm guessing a lower ride height would need an alignment, right?
yes, because the camber goes negative when you put the car closer to the ground. ever see those ricer kids cut their springs and their wheels are angled in real bad and their tires wear on the inside edge. haha

so no you don't unless u touched the tie rod or lower control arm, or lowered the vehicles ride height



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