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Old 06-06-14, 12:49 AM
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Despite all the threads I've searched and read through . . . has anyone out there lowered their SCs and got a "within spec" alignment with aftermarket wheels on? If so what did you do?

I only have aftermarket wheels and soon to take the plunge buying coilovers but not getting a near perfect alignment is precluding me from it. . .

I'm also looking to get a firmer/stable ride. Not to confident going past 60pmh at this point. . .
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I have Work rim, Swift Springs but my drop is only .8 front .6 rear. I try to get my alignment as straight up as possible .02 and .03 front and .07 and .07 rear.

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Thanks for that. BTW, Are those numbers "within spec"?

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Originally Posted by gr8t808
Thanks for that. BTW, Are those numbers "within spec"?
..I'll try to find my alignment sheet with specs. I'm dropped about 1.50-2in with Teins Sports & my alignment seems to be great.I haven't noticed any significant tire wear(innner/outer) & it's driving straight as an arrow also...almost forgot to mention,I'm on 18 in staggered (18x8.5fr & 18x9.5r)
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I have 19x9.5 + 17fronts and 19x10.5 + 25 rears. Tein CS is what I'm looking to get so I guess it is possible to get a good alignment. . . second option is the BCR coilovers.
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Im 20 x 9 Front + 20 x 10 Rear, with 3 Piece Savini Forged Wheels and lowered on Tein Comfort Sport Springs with 1.3 drop on front and 1.5" rear. Im not having abnormal wear issues but you've gotta change what is "spec" lexus spec is based on stock wheels.. like barcardi11 said align it as straight up as possible. Goto a shop that specializes in high end wheels and they will know what to do, not just what's on the computer. A lot will have to do with how your wheels are built as well. Savini kept me aggressive but not so much that i was gonna have inside wear. They ( i talked to Savini directly) suggested i not go more than 9 F and 10 R. It wasn't gonna cost me anymore either way to build the rim. I dont remember any of my exact specs.. sorry
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Thanks. I'll be doing that.
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