Do you need a wheel alignment after suspensions install ?
I also have another question,

Nor sure but my rear wheels looks like they are a litte like / \

when I install my D2 coilovers, I have to remove the rear upper arm (triangle shape) because the cotter pin was stuck because of rust. Could it make a change in the alignment or camber ?

The car goes straight but I would like to make sure there won' t be any problem.

 

I always suggest an alignment after ANY suspension work. What I did was buy the 3yr warranty at NTB and now whenever I make a change I get free check/realignments......Cheating the system!

 

Yes you should get an alignment although they can only adjust toe, not camber or caster. If you drop your car too low you will have lots of negative camber like that /\. You have to correct camber with something like camber adjustable balljoint kits.

 

Caster is adjustable...Its always bets to get an alignment after any suspension modifications.

 

How much was the 3yr plan at NTB?

 

I know that firestone has lifetime alignment for $150 and usually have discounts and stuff which end up costing around a 100 bucks. I think it is a good deal and after I get my suspension done, I will go and get it done .

 

1 year at NTB was $99

 

Caster can be adjusted by unbolting the radius rod and adjusting it that way. I wish they had a center with a year or so of free adjustment

 

You can mess with caster if you throw washers on there but that's another modification - it's not factory adjustable.

 

I've heard that 3rd gen's 4ws require a special tool for an alignment. I have a 4th gen 4ws, is there anything special that needs to be done?

 

you don't * HAVE * to, but it makes it TONS easier for the alignment center. IF, IF, you get lucky and go to an alignment center that actually cares about it's business, they'll do it like mine - align the back tires then align the front tires. Then, after that, align them again to ensure they're straight.

Or, if you are nice, you can provide them with a locking pin since most/if-not-all alignment centers won't have one.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Montx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you don't * HAVE * to, but it makes it TONS easier for the alignment center. IF, IF, you get lucky and go to an alignment center that actually cares about it's business, they'll do it like mine - align the back tires then align the front tires. Then, after that, align them again to ensure they're straight.

Or, if you are nice, you can provide them with a locking pin since most/if-not-all alignment centers won't have one.</TD></TR></TABLE>

what you said what a little indirect. I have a 4th gen 4ws not a 3rd gen. I'm asking because the 4th gen is electronic 4ws and the 3rd gen's are mechanical.

 

Oops, I didn't read that it was for the fourth gen. My bad - I dont know then.