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Do I need to get another alignment if I change the height on my tein basics?

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Old Jul 7, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Do I need to get another alignment if I change the height on my tein basics?

ok well Ive recently installed tein basics on my max...I got a 4 wheel computer alignment and it rides great ....but now I think I might wanna change the height just a little bit.....if I do this, do I need to get another alignment ?

thanks, Rick
Old Jul 7, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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i dont' think so...only if u can notice a ride difference...ie shaking in steering wheel, car leans to the left or right....but if u haven't already done an alignment after you have dropped your max do so and everything else should be fine.
Old Jul 7, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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Best bet is to get the lifetime alignment from like firestone or somewhere.....then just drop by whenever you do some major work or just tweaking.
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 04:30 AM
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A change in ride height will change the front toe setting.
Raising the car will cause more toe in. (outter tread ware)
Lowering it will cause more toe out. (inner tread ware)

If you want the car to track properly and get even tire ware you need to have the front toe reset every time you change the ride height.
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 05:00 AM
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Agreed, both camber and a little toe will change. Though small I recently found a difference of only 1/8" toe per side made huge wear and handling differences.
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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Old Jul 8, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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Best bet is to get the lifetime alignment from like firestone or somewhere.....then just drop by whenever you do some major work or just tweaking.

How much does it cost for life time alignments?
Old Jul 8, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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How much does it cost for life time alignments?
I think it costs about $100-$120.
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