I was going to drop my car with S. Teins however I was told by a mechanic that when people tend to drop there cars, they frequently need a wheel alignment. How true is this statement. Also I plan to drop the front 2.5 inches and the back 2.0 inches. I'm not looking for a debate to pop up on which struts or springs are better I just wanted to know the facts about dropping and if you will need frequent wheel alignments and how to avoid that if so, thanks.

 

My car hardly needs an alignment, and if it does, it's because I hit a large pothole or something of that nature, kinda like it was before it was dropped.

 

I believe its true.

You are going to be changing the geometry in your car, ie. your axles.

I also just bought some S teins to get rid of my 4x4 status, and as soon as Im done Im off to get an alignment.

 

What springs drop 2.5? Also, that statement is false.

 

They should not need frequent wheel alignments, however they will need one after the drop. Drop directly affects toe setting and camber.

Perhaps he meant "drop frequently requires a realignment"

 

I like that, it has a certain ring to it.

 

Hmmmm 2.5/2.0 drop hey! Are these special one of a kind "S Tein" as you stated or are you referring to Coilovers? Info a bit vague

 

If you are using coilovers and adjust the height frequently than you need frequent alignments. Go to another shop that doesn't give you BS info.

 

i had mine dropped 2.0'' all around, only had to get it once when i dropped it ... and its been runing fine for the 8th month now...still good..