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Old 03-21-10, 08:48 AM
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I lowered my '98 GS with Megan Springs, but kept the same shocks since they are in good condition. I had the alignment done on the same day. It has only been about 2 months and I am noticing some inside tire wear. Was this a bad alignment job and need to go back for another one or is there something else I need to adjust or add to the suspension.

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Old 03-21-10, 11:19 AM
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how much did it drop the car on those springs?
Old 03-21-10, 11:30 AM
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It can be anything...Bad alignment, the way you drive, how much you drive (miles) a month...ect
Old 03-21-10, 01:16 PM
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Do you have a copy of the alignment sheet?

Usually it's suggested to wait a few days after the spring install to do an alignment.
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well yes, you did not give the springs enough time to settle in, what happened is your springs settled in after the alignment, so it threw off the alignment, in conslusion; the alignment was pointless in the first place because you got it done right away after you put on the springs, try doing another alignment by now and if you still notice some inner wear and bad numbers on the alignment sheet then check out your lower ball joints and bushings.
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I'm getting my alignment done again. The front and rear right were off.

I already changed the ball joints, bushings, and arms.

I hope this fixes it. I will probably rotate my tires too.

The drop with these MEGAN springs was 2". Let me know if you're interested. I have a friend of a friend who can get them.
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