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Old 06-12-2006, 12:07 AM
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If my alignment is off and currently sways lightly to the right. should i get the alignment fixed and checked by ford before i install my shocks/struts/and springs?

Also, should i do my c/c, bumpsteer and x2 ball joints all at the same time? or after i install the shocks and springs and align. than get the alignment done again?

Im goin with a 2in drop on adjustable shocks. is there any other important parts i should buy? like tie rod ends or something? I want to make sure the suspension is ****ing tight and has no problems? TECH GUYS let me know whats up?
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Old 06-12-2006, 12:13 AM
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buy all your suspension before you do an alignment
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Old 06-12-2006, 12:23 AM
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Is it normal for my steering wheel to vibrate lightly sometimes? especially being i am on stock susp. and 18s?
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Old 06-12-2006, 12:43 AM
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diffently do all the suspension work before you align it.
your steering wheel shouldnt vibrate any, it may just be a tire a little out of balance, or out of round.
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Old 06-12-2006, 12:49 AM
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while were on the topic, my car is in the sig and i was about to get Sportlines on top of alot of other things. I know that i need C/C plates, and im having it all installed at a shop. Question is, since my cars all stock, are there any other important basic suspension mods i could do while im at it? Suspension is the one area i dont know alot about. I'de appreciate any help. Thanks.
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Old 06-12-2006, 12:51 AM
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my steering wheels shakes like crazy when i brake. it shakes a little when just driving. my alignment was just done and i had my brakes checked out and my mechanic cant figure out why my steering wheel shakes.
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Old 06-12-2006, 12:56 AM
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If your steering wheel shakes like crazy when you hit the brakes then your front brake rotors are wraped and need to be either turned (cut on a brake lathe) or replaced if their to thin to turn.
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Old 06-12-2006, 12:56 AM
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my wheel shakes a bit when im braking too, cant figure out why for the life of me.
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Old 06-12-2006, 01:09 AM
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same reason as the other guy, only yours evidently are not quit as bad as his, but it will get worse.
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but he said a mechanic checked the brakes and said everything was fine...get a different mechanic? or could it be something else?

i also have vibration during braking.
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