Alignment after Lowering

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02-22-2004, 05:03 PM

s3roush628

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Alignment after Lowering

Would the H&R's 1.5 inch drop require camber bolts on the 4th gen maxima? or just a regular alignment? Thanks guys, don't want to go ordering em if I'll never use them.

02-22-2004, 07:55 PM

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dont need camber kit. Just get a wheel alignment after installation

02-24-2004, 12:49 PM

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without a camber kit, the only thing that can be adjusted is the TOE, which you can do on your own very easily. just look it up on the internet or a Hayes repair book. with a 1.5" drop u prob don't need a camber kit, and it would be wise to adjust the toe. I have a 2" drop and need a camber kit for the front right because it is out of spec. It was at -1.3 (-.6 after camber kit), which was out the the -1 tolerance. the other side was -.8, which is okay.

look at NorthStar Manufacturing for camber kit (really an adjustable bolt).

also, the rears can not be adjusted.

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02-24-2004, 01:17 PM

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My camber was -0.7 before I got an alignment. All they did was align my toe. Not aligned toe = offcenter steering wheel?

02-24-2004, 05:50 PM

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Thx guys, I don't want to uneven tire wear with my new suspension. So i guess just a simple front alignment should take care of it.

02-25-2004, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Ammi

My camber was -0.7 before I got an alignment. All they did was align my toe. Not aligned toe = offcenter steering wheel?

Your alignment can be correct with the steering wheel off center. Take it back and have them index it correctly

02-25-2004, 05:45 AM

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what do you mean index it?

02-25-2004, 06:18 AM

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okay guys, im getting my suspension done also, im gonna have eibach springs with tokico illumnas as struts and shocks...... i just bought rims like a month ago and i need a wheel alignment, i was thinking to get it before i have the suspension done on my car because som1 said that wheel alignments dont work after you have lowered your car..... so what should i do?