Raptor2k

Simple question...should I bother getting an alignment done after putting on a set of Tein S-Techs (already used by a previous owner for about 4k miles) on stock shocks?

Thanks

romycha1

Yes, I didn't.... I have Tanabe's though... And my RR tire is cambered and the tire is wearing unevenly. As of right now, I just need one tire, but who only buys one tire? So I'm having to buy at least two new tires prematurely.... Just spend the extra couple bucks, and get it aligned.

G3tR3DDY2GR3DDY

iTrader: (8)

depends what all you took off to put the springs on... if you took off your control arms then you probably didnt get them lined up perfectly again. It obviously wouldnt hurt to get one, but if you removed the control arms i would say to do it.

PhotoMunkey

Do the alignment... As you lower the car the front tires toe out. Rear camber and thrust angles also change. You MUST realign it.

swoope

iTrader: (5)

x2.

an alignment is cheaper than the damage you are going to do to your tires.


beers

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

if you don't unbolt any of the control arms, then you will run with slight toe changes that will not affect tire wear as much.

but it's always a good idea to do an alignment.

c41250n

iTrader: (5)

you are suppose to!

SouthFL

Absolutely, get the car aligned.

Mazurfer

Yeah, it's not absolutely needed in every case....but do it anyway.

Raptor2k

Alright, thanks. Control arms were unbolted.

nuke0907

iTrader: (2)

i'm also curious about this. i'm gonna have my S-Techs put on tomorrow hopefully. should i wait for them to settle before getting an alignment? how long should i wait before getting it aligned? or, shouldi just get it aligned when i get the springs put on?

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

If you do the install properly ( ie don't pre-load any of the bushings )

by the time you drive to the alignment shop they will have settled properly.

Otherwise...you could drive it around for a day or so.....to make sure. Won't cause too many problems with that kind of drop

nuke0907

iTrader: (2)

nevermind. my buddy at NAPA is gonna put them on for me and do the alignment for free.