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Do i have to do my alignment if i change the lower controll arms

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Old 06-11-2006, 10:14 PM
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Default Do i have to do my alignment if i change the lower controll arms

my drivers side is squeeking and i need to replace the front lower controll arm and lower controll arm front rear. Do i have to send my car in for an alignment again or it wont affect it?
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you'll more than likely need one.
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I've done my CAs without realignment and it was fine over the long term
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Default NO... the only adjustment is in the tie rod ends and sub frame shifting.

you can do both upper and lower control arms w/o fear of messing up you current alignment.

Now if your alignment sucks already... then have it checked after your done replacing your arms.
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Default ^^^ what he said ^^^

i've replaced CA bushings in two cars and needed alignments after both.
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