Getting springs. Do I need an alignment?
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Getting springs. Do I need an alignment?
I plan on putting some Tein H-techs on my '08 350. The tire shop I have worked with in the past asked whether I had the alignment specs for my car.
I imagine that once "dropped", the stock specs don't apply. How have others dealt with alignment issue after new spring install?
Thanks.
I imagine that once "dropped", the stock specs don't apply. How have others dealt with alignment issue after new spring install?
Thanks.
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I plan on putting some Tein H-techs on my '08 350. The tire shop I have worked with in the past asked whether I had the alignment specs for my car.
I imagine that once "dropped", the stock specs don't apply. How have others dealt with alignment issue after new spring install?
Thanks.
I imagine that once "dropped", the stock specs don't apply. How have others dealt with alignment issue after new spring install?
Thanks.
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So after a car is dropped, can any alignment shop "re-align" the wheels? I know little about this stuff, so bear with me... I thought the given alignment parameters (camber, toe,,,) were unique to each model/make of car given the stock wheel/tire setup. You obviously can't use stock specs and apply them to a lowered suspension with +1 sizing, right?
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There's nothing you can adjust except toe. So the rest of the numbers are academic. Somehow there are still idiot alignment techs out there who can't even get toe right. See all the complaints about inside edge wear on ISx50 for proof.
So, take it to someone with a clue, have them reset the toe, and call it a happy day.
So, take it to someone with a clue, have them reset the toe, and call it a happy day.
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So after a car is dropped, can any alignment shop "re-align" the wheels? I know little about this stuff, so bear with me... I thought the given alignment parameters (camber, toe,,,) were unique to each model/make of car given the stock wheel/tire setup. You obviously can't use stock specs and apply them to a lowered suspension with +1 sizing, right?
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There's nothing you can adjust except toe. So the rest of the numbers are academic. Somehow there are still idiot alignment techs out there who can't even get toe right. See all the complaints about inside edge wear on ISx50 for proof.
So, take it to someone with a clue, have them reset the toe, and call it a happy day.
So, take it to someone with a clue, have them reset the toe, and call it a happy day.
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There's nothing you can adjust except toe. So the rest of the numbers are academic. Somehow there are still idiot alignment techs out there who can't even get toe right. See all the complaints about inside edge wear on ISx50 for proof.
So, take it to someone with a clue, have them reset the toe, and call it a happy day.
So, take it to someone with a clue, have them reset the toe, and call it a happy day.
Unfortunately, I have no idea who in the alignment biz has a clue in my neck of the woods--I'll have to ask around... Some have suggested taking it to the local dealership. Has anyone had their car realigned at the dealer after installing aftermarket springs and bigger rims? Did the dealer balk or do a good job?
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There's nothing you can adjust except toe. So the rest of the numbers are academic. Somehow there are still idiot alignment techs out there who can't even get toe right. See all the complaints about inside edge wear on ISx50 for proof.
So, take it to someone with a clue, have them reset the toe, and call it a happy day.
So, take it to someone with a clue, have them reset the toe, and call it a happy day.
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