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dannyb785 11-29-2005 07:53 PM

After installing springs....
 
at this web site..

http://www.stangnet.com/tech/spring3.html

it says to get an alignment after the install...bc it says you'll really need one. Now, if I already got one a while back, would I need to get another one?

Mikes04stang 11-29-2005 07:57 PM

yes. because once you put shorter springs out front the camber will be WAY off. and you WILL eat though tires eventually.

MattJ 11-29-2005 08:00 PM

i didnt do one, my tires are doin decent but then again ive made 50+ runs at the track. So with that said with rotates, they seem to be doing great for what they have been through. i put my springs on about a month after new tires.

dannyb785 11-29-2005 08:11 PM


Originally Posted by Mikes04stang
yes. because once you put shorter springs out front the camber will be WAY off. and you WILL eat though tires eventually.


k thanks. I DEF dont want my current tires to get the same treatment as my previous ones. it ate through those mugs pretty badly.

Icefreezen 11-30-2005 04:04 AM

Its always good to let your springs settle a bit first then get a alignment. That way the camber wont be off even more as if you were to get it aligned right after doing it.

Lances03SVT 11-30-2005 04:08 AM

Have had my H&R's on for about 2 years and no alignment yet.Still drives straight and no tire wear.

Boon44 11-30-2005 04:41 AM

Same as Lance....but Im probably gonna get an alignment soon just for the heck of it.

Jack The Ripper 12-01-2005 11:30 AM

ive been meaning to get an alignment done on mine, once i did my springs the car got a very very slight pull to the left.

4.6 Love 12-01-2005 03:45 PM


Originally Posted by Mikes04stang
yes. because once you put shorter springs out front the camber will be WAY off. and you WILL eat though tires eventually.


Not always true...

csledd 12-01-2005 03:58 PM

I waited awhile before I got the alignment, I was still on stock gatorbacks, when I got the new tires first thing I did was get the alignment.

Badfish 12-01-2005 05:32 PM


Originally Posted by 4.6 Love
Not always true...

+1 after my springs a buddy and i were in my car and let go of my steering wheel on a strait flat road, and didnt touch it for 2.6 miles :)

Mikes04stang 12-01-2005 05:46 PM


Originally Posted by SpringsStang
+1 after my springs a buddy and i were in my car and let go of my steering wheel on a strait flat road, and didnt touch it for 2.6 miles :)

camber out of adjustment doesnt cause a pull. just tire wear over time.

4.6 Love 12-02-2005 08:06 AM


Originally Posted by Mikes04stang
camber out of adjustment doesnt cause a pull. just tire wear over time.

Yes, however 8 times outta 10 after a simple spring install if your drop is not anything bigger than i'd say 2" your camber will stay fine....

Mikes04stang 12-02-2005 09:27 AM

yea, i know. i just work in shop so its not a big deal to me to do an alignment. just to be safe


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