Alignment after new shocks

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?

 

How much do you want to buy new tires?

 

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.

 

I’d get an alignment now, as I bet more harm will happen now, versus after shocks settle.

 

After a long delay I finally got new shocks on my 23 OR, and got it aligned. I got bilstein 5100s on each corner. The alignment was not off much after the shocks. I went with the .85 setting on the front shocks. I have stock size BFG KO3’s on it.

I’m glad I upgraded the shocks. It drives like a different car. Much more firm and planted feeling now than stock on paved roads. I was ready for it to be much more stiff and bouncy on trails but I’ve been pleasantly surprised there as well.

For what it’s worth I’m retired and do not drive a lot, but enjoy getting out on the many two track trails near where I live in northern Michigan. Occasionally I get into mud holes, loose sand and snow so this set up seems right for me since I’m not desert racing or rock crawling.

 

Shocks do not settle. The main cause of settling is bushing damage by torqueing bolts with the suspension hanging instead of fully loaded.

 

yes get it aligned - i did the 5100s set at .85 in the front also - it wasn't off much but it was brand new and i want it to be right