Is it necessary to get the car re-aligned? If so, does anyone have any recommendations on alignment specifications or just go with the original stock specifications?

(Oh, I can hear it now, another freakin' newbie question , but I did the search thing and couldn't get a definitive answer).

 

There are probably a zillion post about this. But yes, you will definitely need to get an alighment done anytime you lower the car.