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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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alignment after doing a spring swap?

Hey Im about to take off my hotchkis lowering springs and put the stockers back on and was curious if it messes with anythign alignment related?
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 02:15 PM
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Re: alignment after doing a spring swap?

Yes, you should get an alignment any time you make suspension changes to the front of the car, IMO.
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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Re: alignment after doing a spring swap?

Not to hijack your thread, but does installing a new front sway bar with no other changes also require a realignment?
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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Re: alignment after doing a spring swap?

Honestly not sure about that. I don't think that it changes any geometry, so I don't think an alignment would be necessary, but I could be wrong.
Old Feb 23, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Re: alignment after doing a spring swap?

That was my thinking, too. I can't tell any difference driving it, but I'd like to make sure.
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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Re: alignment after doing a spring swap?

Originally Posted by Tex95TAGT
That was my thinking, too. I can't tell any difference driving it, but I'd like to make sure.
No a sway bar does not affect the alignment. It only connects the body to the suspension to keep the body from rolling on you.
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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Re: alignment after doing a spring swap?

So just double checking I will need an alignment after messing with the front springs?
Old Feb 24, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Re: alignment after doing a spring swap?

Definitely. You might also find it worthwhile to do a Search for camber and caster for lowered cars. You will probably need a front end shop that knows lowered cars to do it right.
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Oops. My bad. I just remembered you're going from lowered back to stock. You'll still need an alignment, though.

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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Re: alignment after doing a spring swap?

Thanks guys!
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