quick question on strut and spring install

[SilverBullet00]

Ok, so tomorrow I am going install my springs/shocks/struts and need a couple pointers. First of all I hear you have to let the springs settle before an alignement. How long do I need to wait? also, how exactly can i get the alignment close when installing the new struts? I know you can mark it somehow but i dont know where. I am going to the track saturday so I would like everything to be squared away by then!!

(also is it worth getting the lifetime alignment?)

thanks guys!

 

[millatime]

Ok, so tomorrow I am going install my springs/shocks/struts and need a couple pointers. First of all I hear you have to let the springs settle before an alignement. How long do I need to wait? also, how exactly can i get the alignment close when installing the new struts? I know you can mark it somehow but i dont know where. I am going to the track saturday so I would like everything to be squared away by then!!

(also is it worth getting the lifetime alignment?)

thanks guys!

its a good idea to wait about 2 weeks to let the springs fully settle. When you do your struts, you won't need to remove the tie rods or any of that, so I don't think you will need an alignment...at least this is what I am hoping because I just replaced my struts/shocks last weekend.

 

[SilverBullet00]

how do you like your setup? I am going to be running the same spring/strut/shock/ combo.

anyone else have any input?

 

[millatime]

how do you like your setup? I am going to be running the same spring/strut/shock/ combo.

anyone else have any input?

its a night and day difference over stock. I ran the springs for a couple of months before I did the shocks/struts and the ride was a bit rough. They definately smoothed the ride out a bit, but it still is a little bit bumpier than stock. I do have to go slow over bumps and after the shocks and struts I may have to go with some c/c plates because it looks lower than it did before.