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Old Mar 12, 2011, 10:55 AM
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Wheel alignment with spring install?

Do you need one? I dont really know about suspensions and stuff
Old Mar 12, 2011, 12:10 PM
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im pretty sure u do, i also dont know much about suspension. what springs did you decide to go with? i ordered swifts yesterday and since i need an alignment i figured i would wait till im done installing them
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Im gonna order the RRM springs
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Will you NEED one? Maybe not but its always better to at least have it checked, mot places will do a free alignment check.

Just let the springs settle for a 100 miles/1 week before going to get it done.
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Originally Posted by DaJackson
Will you NEED one? Maybe not but its always better to at least have it checked, mot places will do a free alignment check.

Just let the springs settle for a 100 miles/1 week before going to get it done.
100 miles/ 1 week? pshhh i do nearly 3-350miles a week lol and thats not including leisure driving

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Im gonna order the RRM springs
o ok, i was going to order those but i found the swifts for the same price
Old Mar 12, 2011, 01:57 PM
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Guys go get the alignment done, if not ur camber will be off and you will wear a spot on ur tire and ruin ur tires. Trust me im learning the hardway. New tires are expensive. So do yourself a favor and pay the 90 bucks or so for a alignment to avoid the 1000 you will pay for tires
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swift safety tips says failure to have a wheel alignment afterwards can cause malfunction and void the warranty of the springs
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Originally Posted by total0wnage
100 miles/ 1 week? pshhh i do nearly 3-350miles a week lol and thats not including leisure driving
100 miles/1 week = 100 miles OR 1 Week not 100 miles per week

just like oil changes 3000miles/3months
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I no I was just saying, im no where near that 100/week average
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A shop quoted me 300 for spring install and alignment, good price?
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firestone does a lifetime alignment for 180(which is a good deal bc you can bring it back for free every time you change rims/tires). its good if you switch from summer/winter tire or rims each season. now the spring install idk a friend of mine does my work for quick cash
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Originally Posted by pbassist12
A shop quoted me 300 for spring install and alignment, good price?
Yes its too much. Don't pay some goon in greasy shirt. Do it yourself. I did it in around 2 hours on my driveway. Just watch the instructional video. Than go to Sears get the 19.2 cordless impact driver for $99. Its as easy as changing oil. Read the tread about swift springs (last page) i posted pics when is done.
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Originally Posted by hotkupa
Yes its too much. Don't pay some goon in greasy shirt. Do it yourself. I did it in around 2 hours on my driveway. Just watch the instructional video. Than go to Sears get the 19.2 cordless impact driver for $99. Its as easy as changing oil. Read the tread about swift springs (last page) i posted pics when is done.
+1 do it yourself i can help if you want
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Originally Posted by pbassist12
A shop quoted me 300 for spring install and alignment, good price?
average price for install+alignment.. if i had to do it over again i'd try to install it myself.. gotta be careful tho
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Originally Posted by hotkupa
Yes its too much. Don't pay some goon in greasy shirt. Do it yourself. I did it in around 2 hours on my driveway. Just watch the instructional video. Than go to Sears get the 19.2 cordless impact driver for $99. Its as easy as changing oil. Read the tread about swift springs (last page) i posted pics when is done.
Firestone alignment worked good for me.

Don't you need a spring compresser too? I assume you could rent one from autozone.


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