 Need alignment after installing springs? |
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 Aug 27, 2008 - 12:51 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 17, '07 From Montreal, QC, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
I wanna install my TRD lowering springs this weekend on my new KYB GR-2 thing is I have already installed the shocks...
Will i need to do an alignment after reinstalling the shocks? -------------------- |
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Aug 27, 2008 - 1:09 PM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 13, '06 From UK Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
i would recommend it, yes. The lower springs will change all the angles. Camber will most likely be out too.
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Aug 27, 2008 - 1:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
YES! Although if doing larger wheels/tires at the same time, it may not be too out of whack. The largest effect is going to be seen in the Toe-In (ask how I know). Camber will be affected, but depending on wheels/tires it may or may not be extreme. Case in point: Tein S-Techs and 18x8 wheels w/225/40 tires was a perfect -1.7* on each side after settling, but it DESTROYED the stock 15" wheel/tire combo on the inside tread up front in a matter of a few weeks.
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Aug 27, 2008 - 2:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 6, '08 From Hamiltron, Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Fastbird @ Aug 27, 2008 - 1:54 PM)  The largest effect is going to be seen in the Toe-In (ask how I know). How do you know? --------------------  (\__/) (='.'=) This is bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination. |
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Aug 27, 2008 - 4:17 PM
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QUOTE Will i need to do an alignment yes but dont do it striaght away, have to let them settle in first 3-4 weeks? also the rear usually sits higher, so I'd put some dead weight in the boot like water bottles (about 3-4 20L) -------------------- |
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Aug 27, 2008 - 5:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
well i just did my alignment and they couldnt fix alot. they did fix toe in and caster. i just got the eibach alignment kit and i fixed it myself and now i have roughly .6 degree alignment.
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Aug 27, 2008 - 10:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (Taskbot @ Aug 27, 2008 - 2:26 PM) QUOTE (Fastbird @ Aug 27, 2008 - 1:54 PM) The largest effect is going to be seen in the Toe-In (ask how I know). How do you know?  Experience. 
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Aug 28, 2008 - 2:29 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
yes you do...
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Aug 28, 2008 - 3:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
QUOTE (Taskbot @ Aug 27, 2008 - 9:26 AM) QUOTE (Fastbird @ Aug 27, 2008 - 1:54 PM) The largest effect is going to be seen in the Toe-In (ask how I know). How do you know? HAHA i can scan my alignment sheet if you want  to show how off my car was for 4 months and is still off.......camber only though
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Aug 28, 2008 - 10:36 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '07 From Montreal, QC, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
all right i needed one anyway... ever since i install my new steering, its always half a turn on the left
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Aug 29, 2008 - 4:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 6, '08 From Hamiltron, Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (808celica @ Aug 28, 2008 - 4:39 AM) QUOTE (Taskbot @ Aug 27, 2008 - 9:26 AM) QUOTE (Fastbird @ Aug 27, 2008 - 1:54 PM) The largest effect is going to be seen in the Toe-In (ask how I know). How do you know? HAHA i can scan my alignment sheet if you want to show how off my car was for 4 months and is still off.......camber only though Hmm it was kind of a joke (because he asked to ask him) but now you've got me intrigued. Poast pics. -------------------- (\__/) (='.'=) This is bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination. |
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Aug 29, 2008 - 4:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
HAHAHa guess what i tried to scan it............
and my scanner bulb broke............. EPIC FAIL!!! **edit** here you go. yeah they listed my car as 96-99  before with springs on  after without alignment kit 
This post has been edited by 808celica: Aug 29, 2008 - 4:43 PM -------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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Aug 29, 2008 - 6:34 PM
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Moderator Joined Nov 5, '07 From New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
have you got one with the alignment done?
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Aug 29, 2008 - 7:14 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 24, '07 From Oahu, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
QUOTE (Rusty @ Aug 29, 2008 - 1:34 PM) have you got one with the alignment done? top pic is the before alignment job scan and the bottom is the after the alignment job print out. however i did get the eibach alignment kit and installed myself and fixed the rears good and the fronts also. im going to have them recheck it and fix anything neccessary if needed and ask for another print out to update my recon sheet -------------------- I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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Sep 12, 2008 - 1:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
You need to buy a Camber Kit first. Otherwise doing a wheel alignment is useless.
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