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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Hey guys, if this is the wrong thread, please move it and post where it was moved to. Thanx!

Ok so guys i'm looking into getting a set of coil overs this summer. Once the coil overs are installed, will it change the camber or toe or anything? Will anything else need to be changed, such as half shaft spacers or anything? Or is it really as simple as Remove old and Replace with New...good to go?
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Might get a better answer in the Racing & Competition section.

You will need to have the alignment fixed/reset. You are changing quite a bit in the dynamics of the suspension by installing the coil overs. If it were me, I would have it corner balanced and put an aggressive alignment on it after putting on the springs. Make sure to let the suspension break in before doing this or it will quickly change once it settles.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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thanx man, note this is a street set up and will not be tracked, dont know if that will make a difference in answers.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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Yes, once it's installed, drive it for a week or so - maybe go over some uneven roads so the components are really being put to work. After that, get a re-alignment. Or even better, like the first response - get it corner balanced also.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by harrrrry,Mar 11 2008, 08:19 PM
maybe go over some uneven roads so the components are really being put to work.
LOL thats an everyday drive here in Illinois. I just wanted to make sure that there was nothing else needed besides the coil overs and an alignment and possibly corner balancing. It will be my first experience with coilovers so i just want to to things one time the right way.
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