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Old May 22, 2002 | 08:29 PM
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Default Alignment q's after a mild drop.

I searched the archives and the ones I read are for 2" drop or more.

This is my case.
I have 16" on 205/45/16 tires currently on stock GSR shocks/struts and it looks like sh#t.
I just got my rear lca's today (thanks to Asahi) and will install an ITR shocks, springs, and rear lca's.
Now, will I need an alignment?
I searched and found the drop is just less than an inch, around 3/4".

Thanks, any helpful comments are
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Old May 23, 2002 | 04:48 AM
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Default Re: Alignment q's after a mild drop. (jl74)

Any change in ride height will affect both camber and toe-in settings. Toe-in is what should concern you more, your tires will wear pretty bad if toe-in is off, even if camber is within spec. I wouldn't take any chances, have the alignment checked after installing. Try to find out if a shop will charge less just to check the alignment before actually making any adjustments.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 08:14 AM
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I won't need a camber kit right? Just get an alignment. Thanks Patrick.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 08:21 AM
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Nope, I'm dropped nearly 2" w/o a camber kit, but my tire wear is fine because I had my toe-in adjusted properly and rotate my tires frequently.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 08:27 AM
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Default Re: Alignment q's after a mild drop. (jl74)

you dont NEED an alignment after a drop like that, but its good to make sure everything is still aligned....when i lowered my car I checked my alignment settings a "ghetto" way but it was a way i learned to approximate in my auto tech class before i put a car up on the alignment rack....and i checked my car and it didnt need it. When i took it in a couple months later to have new tires put on i had them check my alignment numbers and i was in fact correct, everything was within spec including my camber...haha. if you do get bad toe it will eat tires and speed off your car like crazy so just make sure everything is cool.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 08:38 AM
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NTB will check the alignment for free.
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