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Originally Posted by switchlanez
I've heard it's always necessary in the past. Until I installed springs/struts myself on my MR2 and again on my G35 and did not see any way to play with alignment. Everything bolted in one way. Things might've shifted a tenth of a degree or two but stayed within the spec range. A mechanic friend of mine also did not believe an alignment necessary for this straightforward job. Now if we start unbolting things beyond the struts (suspension arms, etc.), then it becomes necessary.
I don't have any tools in my new apartment so I'm getting a dealership to install my springs. They say a $90 alignment is necessary, at least on the front pair. Are they trying to gouge me for money/how necessary is this?
EDIT: This question is for a mild 0.6" drop all around.
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Always get an alignment about 200-500 miles after installing any lowering springs. Been in the modification business for 10+ years and if you don't do an alignment you will have tire and handling issues, at least it won't be optimized for the drop.
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