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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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Coilover drop = new alignment?
I've already had the car aligned when I first installed my coilovers. I just rolled my rear fenders and will drop the rear about .3 inches . Do I need a new alignment??
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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You will be fine with only dropping .3 inches. If you want the most out of the suspension and alignment and are really **** about it being perfect, then yes you will.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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From: somewhere testing various tires, brakes, and suspensions.
.3 does change toe. I'd re-align.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Smike
.3 does change toe. I'd re-align.
Will eat your tires.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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Will eat your tires.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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+1 on getting re-aligned. Get a lifetime alignment from Firestone. Every time you change your height, go get a free alignment
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 06:56 AM
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I'll probably get it aligned since the tires are so expensive to replace. Thanks.
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Yes, do an alignment! If toe is to far out of spec you will destroy your tires!
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