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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 06:31 PM
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I got my KYB AGX shocks in today and I have the eibach pro kit. My question is has anyone had any problems with clearence issues with the rack that they use to align your car. tia
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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Default Re: alignment issues (95hybridcivic)

nope never cause i know ur car is not 1" off the ground cause thats what it takes for it.

If it can't get up on the rack then they should have boards that are longer, thus making the car go up at the rack in diff angle
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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Default Re: alignment issues (95hybridcivic)

u shouldnt have any problems at all..some shops though wont touch a car thats been lower d cuz they wont gurantee the alignment..i took mine to sears and got a 1 yr warranty that ive use d over and over again..wheel works also does alignments on lower d cars..dont let them sell u an camber kit..u wont need it with the Pro Kit
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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Default Re: alignment issues (95hybridcivic)

If you go to Sears, I know for SURE you will have NO clearance problems. NTB and Sears have a real low profile alignment machine. We have done PLENTY of lowered C5 Vettes that have no problem clearing the lift.

Dont let them sell you a camber kit.
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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Default Re: alignment issues (95hybridcivic)

Some places here in Cali have ramps that you can drive over. And they do the alignment in a "Pit." Similar to how jiffy lube does it.
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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Default Re: alignment issues (MEGA EK)

Pit style is good because it can accomodate lowered cars better. But with your drop, I know you will not have any problems.

Pit style is not precise either.
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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Default Re: alignment issues (Migs)

From what I have heard is that getting the lowered car on the rack is not the problem.....

If the machine uses lasers to align everything up, the car might be too low for the lasers to get aa accurate reading or even be able to read anything at all....atleast thas what shops in my area have told me...
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 11:49 PM
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Default Re: alignment issues (deepnite)

i have the same setup on a 98 and my rear camber was off 2+ degrees. washers fixed it tho.

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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 11:54 PM
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Kinda OT, but alignmet related...

I just did a rear disc converson....on the far front of teh trailing are that lil "arm" that connecte the end that looks to be adjustablt....well I unbolted that and its moved.....I'm pretty sure that will throw off my rear toe I'm guess...is this correct???

should this matter alot untillI get an alignment in early april after I get my struts installed??
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