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Lowering front with springs, will I have alignment issues?

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Old Sep 14, 2020 | 05:27 AM
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Default Lowering front with springs, will I have alignment issues?

This is howmy ‘15 RC sits on stock suspension: https://ibb.co/zxj7h86

looking to drop just the front to match the rear height with springs (haven’t decided which yet). Will I have any issues with alignment? I’ve seen others mention they had to replace some parts just to get to oem alignment after springs
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Old Sep 14, 2020 | 06:15 AM
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I used RSR Down sus springs only on the front for awhile. I had no issues getting and alignment done but I also had it done at a shop that specializes in track cars (I do not have a track car) so not sure how a run of the mill alignment shop would do.
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Old Sep 14, 2020 | 06:31 AM
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I used RSR Down sus springs only on the front for awhile. I had no issues getting and alignment done but I also had it done at a shop that specializes in track cars (I do not have a track car) so not sure how a run of the mill alignment shop would do.
thank you sir, were you happy with the down sus springs? Considering either those or the super down.
Im on the fence about the rear right now because im rubbing in just the rear driver side with 19x10 and 275/35/19 tires. Going to have it realigned pretty soon and see if they can do anything with the rubbing
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I was happy with the down sus and thought it equaled out the front to rear gap. I ended up switching to coilovers for the fine tuning ability that you don't get with springs. The super downs drop you a lot so be careful with that. You might consider getting rear tires with a lower AR. I have 20" wheels and have a 35 AR in the front due to ratings not allowing for a 30 and I rub there at full lock. The rears I have a 30 AR and since adjusting my coilovers don't rub unless I hit a significant dip/bump with speed.
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