Wheel alignment and lowering springs?

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April 28, 2021 at 6:40 AM #171683

frs3425
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Hi!

Does lowering springs require any other wheel alignment than Ford factory settings?

Thanks!

Best Regards, Per-Anders.

April 28, 2021 at 7:15 AM #171688

GM
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When doing springs and roll bars, i had the hunter alignment done.. factory set up was out before changing anything, so id say it’s a must.

April 28, 2021 at 7:47 AM #171694

frs3425
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I understand that wheel alignment needs to be done, but does the manufacturer of the lowering springs provide/recommends any other settings than Ford?

April 28, 2021 at 8:33 AM #171697
Smudger068
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No your looking into it way to much. But I would still take the advice given above. Bare minimum get it checked. Getting it checked will also make sure the kit is fitted correctly..
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April 28, 2021 at 11:00 AM #171700
frs3425
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Smudger068 – Thanks! Yes, of course. I always check alignment after changing any suspension parts…
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April 28, 2021 at 2:53 PM #171714

Smudger068
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👍

April 28, 2021 at 5:03 PM #171723

RS@WUB
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@GM what ARB you using? I have the Eibach springs but been waiting on the ARB from Eibach for about a month or so but was thinking of using another brand if they don’t hurry up as want to book track day.

after looking im concerned picked wrong ARB as rear adjustable on Eibach and others just fixed but I’m sure the guys who will do the install will also know how to set it up to how I want it. Hopefully lol.

April 28, 2021 at 5:15 PM #171725

Tyrefitter
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Checked my alignment yesterday

Andy.

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April 28, 2021 at 5:16 PM #171726

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Andy.

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April 28, 2021 at 6:19 PM #171733

yorkirs
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@tyrefitter

Andy,Good set of results there, cannot beat a good hunter setup.

Get up the road to Oliver’s mount in the lunch break and give it the full beans just for the fun of it.

May the Ford be with you

April 28, 2021 at 6:22 PM #171735

Matt. B
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Had mine done the other day. Lowered on H&R springs. The front needed correcting as noticed uneven ware on tyres.

440bhp

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April 28, 2021 at 7:13 PM #171747

Tyrefitter
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@yorkirs Not Hunter setup,,mines the Snapon/John bean one.

Andy.

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