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Old 04-07-2008, 12:04 PM
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Default T/F: I should get an alignment after going from stock suspension to OEM sport suspension..

That'll be 3 alignments for me in 1 year if so. Last april I put on heavy duty TRE's, and just recently all the front control arms.. Oh well.
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any time you change suspension parts, yes. find a place that does lifetime alignments.
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Do you know of any national or chain shops that do that?
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Firestone.
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Default So, you just ask for a lifetime alignment?

Any ideas on how much it should run? Also, is an alignment needed after just changing the height on coilovers.

Asking questions, b/c UPS says Streetsports are being delivered today!!!!
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Last time I checked it was $130.
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yes. Sears, NTB, Firestone are all owned by the same and usually perform most of the same services.
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170 now


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