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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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i shouldnt have problems the cambers right? i'll be using TRD lowering springs.
the drop wont go beyond my stock camber settings?

also i'm planning on 18" rims later would that effect the cambers? another alignment?

sorry for the question but want to make sure. been searching with no luck.
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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you're fine.

let springs settle for a little while, then get an alignment.
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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anytime you mess with the suspension...get an alignment.
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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wat about a sway bar? i dont need a alignment if i get one right?
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^ Correct.
Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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i bought the springs second hand and im pretty sure its settled in already. should i get a al ignment soon or just w8 a week?

the stock camber is only +/- 2 degrees?
Old Oct 3, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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sway bar - no alignment, just be sure both tires are off when installing.

Wait about a week or two, then get it aligned. You might need crash bolts from toyota, or the MUCH BETTER option is to get an "alignment kit" which is a set of differently shaped bolts allowing you to easy get the alignment back in spec.

Cost is about 40 bucks.

If you're doing a bunch of upgrades... do them all, then go for alignment.

Tires alone won't throw off alignment, but bigger wheels WILL. If you want to save money, wait until after wheels. Just don't drive like a bat out of hell, since if you're out of spec, the chances of bad things happening is increased.
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camber, no s just camber
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