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Old 07-01-19, 06:35 PM
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Default Custom alignment with Swift lowering springs?

I installed these about a month ago. Only in the front though. Will a factory alignment be needed or a custom one?
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I have Swift springs on the front only. Use the factory specs for the alignment. No abnormal signs of tire wear
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Besides, you can only adjust toe easily. Everything else requires aftermarket parts to make changes. If you want to significantly reduce wear, get a better lower control arm rear bushing for the front end.
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Originally Posted by BlckGhst
I have Swift springs on the front only. Use the factory specs for the alignment. No abnormal signs of tire wear
Thanks bro, took it to Pep Boys they said I should take it to Lexus because they don't have the proper equipment to do the alignment, something about adjusting the camber he told me.
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
Besides, you can only adjust toe easily. Everything else requires aftermarket parts to make changes. If you want to significantly reduce wear, get a better lower control arm rear bushing for the front end.
You have springs on your car?
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Originally Posted by SickAF
Thanks bro, took it to Pep Boys they said I should take it to Lexus because they don't have the proper equipment to do the alignment, something about adjusting the camber he told me.
I have aftermarket upper control arms with camber adjustment to get it back into specifications after lowering it
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Originally Posted by SickAF
You have springs on your car?
No. Stock ride height until someone can confirm the camber curves work better at a lower ride height. I suspect a 10mm drop is all the suspension geometry will like.
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