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Old 10-29-2007, 12:20 PM
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Alignment after level kit and 35"

Looking for a bit of advice here. I just installed a 2" level kit and put some 35" pro comps on - now I'm wondering if I should have an alignment done. It drives straight and smooth, so I don't want to just throw away $80 if I don't need to - just checking to see what other's experiences have been.
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I did to get the steering wheel straight, that was off a little .not sure if anything else was off.
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i would if it wanders or drives differently after you put the kit on. If it is just the spacers and no lower control arms, you shouldnt need to align it.
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it doesn't seem to wander .. just a bit bouncier on the rough road, the reason I originally posted the question was that every place I had quote the spacer install wanted to do an alignment afterwards.....one of those shops also always wants to replace the calipers when doing a brake job, so i figured the alignment wasn't necessary
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You need to align it. A level kit will throw off the toe. But you can adjust toe yourself.
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I had the dealer check the toe-in for me after I put in the 2" spacer kit. It did need a minor adjustment but they only charged me $25 to do it. It handled and drove fine before that but I think the tire wear may have suffered if I didn't get it adjusted.
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The 2" spacers will generate a 4 degree toe change. Align the wheels.
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