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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Im suppose to be going tomorrow to get the tortion bars on my Z71 cranked up and doing an alignment as well, but I will be getting a new set of shocks on all 4 corners sometime next week. would it be better to install the shocks first? or does it not matter? I believe the shocks that are on now are in good condition,( no visible uneven tire wear at all)...
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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The shocks should have no effect on the alignment.....
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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Yea, no worries, the shocks don't affect the alignment geometry.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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thanks for the info.... I guess my truck will have a different look tomorrow...
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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shocks -shouldnt- affect your alignment, but if it were me i would do all the suspesion work- and then do the alignment. like i said it shouldnt matter- but if its only a week away- why not wait?
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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If you get the rough country torsion bars it will ride better then having the keys cranked and will still give you ~1.5" lift
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