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Old 12-24-2014, 02:50 PM
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So I'm planning on cranking my t-bars just enough to get front end level. The question I have is will I really need to get an alignment?
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Yes.
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You definitely will still need an alignment.
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I would recommend one even if you don't notice any ride difference or position of the wheel. I didn't do an alignment and I a still paying the price months later.
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Got it... I'll get it done right after I lift it...
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Good luck.
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Agreed with the above do one immediately myself am still trying to figure out how to pay the price for not doing one!
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Originally Posted by jayedee
Agreed with the above do one immediately myself am still trying to figure out how to pay the price for not doing one!
Can't you just get it done now, or did you ruin a bunch of other parts?
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I turned my bars 1.5 times and have had no issues with alignment. Still goes down the road straight as an arrow. Ill take care of checking it next year when I get new tires. Unless I cranked them obnoxiously I wouldn't worry about an alignment immediately.
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Originally Posted by CDIESEL
I turned my bars 1.5 times and have had no issues with alignment. Still goes down the road straight as an arrow. Ill take care of checking it next year when I get new tires. Unless I cranked them obnoxiously I wouldn't worry about an alignment immediately.
All it takes is 1/8" to change the toe setting which will destroy tires. Still may drive straight. Doesnt mean its right.


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