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Alignment after new shocks

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Shredder, Sep 30, 2024.

  1. Sep 30, 2024 at 12:14 PM
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    I plan on a slight front lift with 4 new bilstein 5100 shocks, .85 inches. Should I do an alignment immediately or wait a bit for the shocks to settle?
     
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  2. Sep 30, 2024 at 12:19 PM
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    How much do you want to buy new tires?
     
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    I have new tires. I just don’t want to do an alignment only to have to do another when the shocks settle. Maybe this isn’t a concern, but thought I’d ask since I’m not a mechanic.
     
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    I’d get an alignment now, as I bet more harm will happen now, versus after shocks settle.
     
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