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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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After installing Tein springs.should I get an all wheel alignment ??
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yes you should. if you want can wait / drive for a few days just in case it settles
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well u should ..
it could be 3 now but after the job u could get 2.0
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My drivers side sits 1/4" lower on the drivers side after a few days, Should I wait a little longer for them to settle or should I start worrying?
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My drivers side sits 1/4" lower on the drivers side after a few days, Should I wait a little longer for them to settle or should I start worrying?
that's normal. lexus cars are always different height left and right (even stock). just that at stock height the gap is so big you don't notice
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I have that vibration issue most have when the car is stopped and during acceleration 10-20 mph.
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Originally Posted by rominl
that's normal. lexus cars are always different height left and right (even stock). just that at stock height the gap is so big you don't notice
are we talking about less than 2 mm?
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I have that vibration issue most have when the car is stopped and during acceleration 10-20 mph.
lol welcome to the club
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walid-----> 1 finger driver side and other side is about 2 fingers. so now i'm take it back to the Shop.
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Originally Posted by walid928
are we talking about less than 2 mm?
nop, easily a finger difference, which to me is about 1/2" (at least)
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nominl---->How long does it take for these to settle? a day, a week, ?
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nominl---->How long does it take for these to settle? a day, a week, ?
if you drive it normally, honestly i think 1 week would be more than enough
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I can deal with the vibrations at stop. I just can't take the wobbling. i get between 10-20 mph during acceleration and deceleration. aligment is done so now I'm thinking about do Road force Balancing.
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