Suspension Do I need a front end alignment?

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Apr 15, 2014 | 08:05 AM

Tuningcars

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Do I need a front end alignment?

I am going to be putting V-maxx coilovers on my 03 MCS JCW and was wondering if I would need to get an alignment done after the installation.

Apr 15, 2014 | 08:32 AM

Chili_head

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From: Charlotte, NC

Short answer. Yes.

Apr 15, 2014 | 08:58 AM

cristo

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At the very least, you will probably need to reset the toe-in.
Probably can't change camber or caster much anyway unless you use
camber plates or an offset LCA bushing.

Apr 15, 2014 | 01:01 PM

Aspen

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From: Kanuckistan

Yes, I replaced my struts and front top bearings on the weekend. I can feel the alignment is off. It tracks in a straight line but follows grooves and seems to have little push to the right on acceleration. I am betting the toe is out of whack.
Oh yeah, I de-mushroomed the strut towers while I was in there, so that changed alignment for sure. Once everything is settled I will go get the alignment done.