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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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I am in the process of changing out the springs to front and back. While doing that i am replacing the struts/shocks with non adjustable Tokico. After replacing all these parts will I have to do an alignment?

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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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you should get it aligned
Old Oct 25, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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It's probably best to get it aligned. According to Ford you don't need an alignment, but after i had mine done I had it aligned. However, my tow was out only 0.5 degree and the camber 0.1 degree, so, infact, it wasn't necessary but it was peace of mind.
Old Oct 25, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Yes, for peace of mind. If you are lowering, you should get an adjustable panhard bar as well.
Old Oct 25, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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does the same go for lowering springs? Do I need any thing else to lower it an make everything adjustable?
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Get it aligned, and get a new adjustable Panhard bar if you are lowering the car to help bring the geometry back inline. I skipped the alignment originally and regretted it as my tow was way out. Shredded those shoes quick .
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Also, get the Steeda adjustable strut tower plates.

Ruf
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