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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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ok i put a 2 4 drop front i put spindles but now both front tires are pointing outward,i was all ways told that useing spindles that everything stayed the same and i would not need a front end alliment.

anyone that did a 2 4 drop with spindles did you'll have the same problem
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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You need an alignment for sure, even with a spindle drop!
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
You need an alignment for sure, even with a spindle drop!

what he said, you would think with spindles it would stay the same, but when I installed mine, they threw everything out of spec...
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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when I did my steering knuckles all that needed to be done was the toe in/out, caster , camber were all fine.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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thanks guys i am going to get it check out
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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when you put spindals on it changes your alignment all up. only if you change the coil springs is when it doesnt change much.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 2tonegmc
when you put spindals on it changes your alignment all up. only if you change the coil springs is when it doesnt change much.



well i was told the other way.

cause when you spindles you just move the point where the tires mounts and with springs you move the upper and lower control arm.and yes all it should need is to set the toe cause the rack is mounted to the frame and i moved the frame down 2" in front. no big deal i can do this under the carport
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 2tonegmc
when you put spindals on it changes your alignment all up. only if you change the coil springs is when it doesnt change much.

ding ding ding!!!


100% correct, but you should get an alignment ANY time you do suspension work
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by negativeswitches
ding ding ding!!!


100% correct, but you should get an alignment ANY time you do suspension work


mine only changed toe in out, but as stated above always do an alighnment after suspension work.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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the geometry shouldnt change but the toe will, i would advise you to trailer the vehicle to the alignment shop because you will ruin your tires on the trip there with the toe out of spec. Or if you dont have access to a trailer you can remove your tire
and break loose the tie rod nut and somewhat fix the toe by adjusting it yourself!

Good luck
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