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I want to swap my 1.8 drop rear springs out for a 1.25 drop. I have lcas, relo's, and panhard etc. Do i need to readjust all this stuff or can i just toss my new springs in?
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Originally Posted by Lt14mla
This is probably a stupid question...

I want to swap my 1.8 drop rear springs out for a 1.25 drop. I have lcas, relo's, and panhard etc. Do i need to readjust all this stuff or can i just toss my new springs in?
The only thing you will have to adjust is your panhard bar. Also check your pinion angle it might be of as well.
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The only thing you will have to adjust is your panhard bar. Also check your pinion angle it might be of as well.
and get an alignment...
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do you think an alignment would really be necesary for raising the rear that much?
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the suspension has to be loaded when adjusting the panhard right?
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Originally Posted by Lt14mla
do you think an alignment would really be necesary for raising the rear that much?
No. I don't think so. I think BMR has it right.

Originally Posted by Lt14mla
the suspension has to be loaded when adjusting the panhard right?
I know its suggested to have it loaded when installing. I'm not sure about when you adjust it. It wouldnt hurt im sure. It might be a pain in the butt though trying to get under there lol.
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