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Old May 30, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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Suspension upgrades and Alignment

So, I'm looking to install my Koni adj shocks and H sport springs in the next week or so. Couple of questions.

Any recommendations for an alignment shop in the Southern California South Bay area?

Im also looking to change the rear OEM sway bar and JCW front strut brace to an M7 (maybe within the next month). Am I better off waiting to install my shocks and springs until I have the rear sways and the M7 brace (install them all together one alignmen)? Will the 2nd wave of suspension swapout (M7 brace and rear sway bar) impact the alignment?
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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I don't see how installing the brace and sway bar will affect alignment, except that you detach some stuff while putting in the bar, but that's not enough to make any difference. Just check ur rear camber after the springs, you might need to get control arms if it's too negative.
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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Alignment

I got my alignment done at West End Alignment 18008 S. Vermont in Gardena. Give Darin a call on Monday mornings to schedule an appt: 310-808-9233.
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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Alignment shop recommendation:

Johnson Wheel Alignment Service
19056 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, 90503
310-370-6301
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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Your change to the M7 brace & rear sway bar won't impact your alignment. However, your H Sport lowering springs will. After installing the Koni's & springs get an alignment.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Crashton
Your change to the M7 brace & rear sway bar won't impact your alignment. However, your H Sport lowering springs will. After installing the Koni's & springs get an alignment.

+1 also might look into getting some adjustable swaybar links, and camber plates, those will allow to fine tune your suspention.
 
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