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Old Jun 18, 2015 | 07:44 PM
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Getting SFCs welded in with LCAs, LCA Relocation Brackets, Torque Arm, Torque Arm Relocation Brackets and sway bars installed. Will I need a wheel alignment after the install? I just had a full alignment about 2k miles ago when I did the springs/shocks.
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Old Jun 19, 2015 | 09:58 PM
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No, it's not needed at all.
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If my car, after installing all thoes parts for my peice of mind I would realign just to know how the thrust line is setting and if useing adjustable LCAs
( I would only use adjustable LCAs ) you /the align tech should correct the thrust line ( my car liked +0.03 running det locker,4.11, MT et street radials) I SUGGEST if possible stay + / - 0.13
just my 02s Johnny
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assuming non-adjustable lower control arms then NO, no need for a wheel alignment but I'm assuming the torque arm is adjustable because it would be a waste of money NOT to do the adjustable one, that will need to be set so the pinion angle is correct.

have you done the adjustable panhard yet? if you lowered it from stock you need that to recenter the rear wheels.
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Originally Posted by SS SLP2
If my car, after installing all thoes parts for my peice of mind I would realign just to know how the thrust line is setting and if useing adjustable LCAs
( I would only use adjustable LCAs ) you /the align tech should correct the thrust line ( my car liked +0.03 running det locker,4.11, MT et street radials) I SUGGEST if possible stay + / - 0.13
just my 02s Johnny
Good point.
If you're really trying to get it the thrust angle dialed-in better than stock specs(+.15"), then definitely get the thrust angle adjusted by the alignment tech. For most just setting both rear LCAs to the same length is more than sufficient.
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Old Jun 20, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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remember, the car has to be fully down on the wheels before welding on the SFC's.
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