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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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Default Lowered , do i need alignment cams ????????????/

I just lowered my Box and wondered do i need eccentic cams or can i just align it ? 2" s-tech tein's
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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Do you mean camber plates/adjustment? No, not unless you want a specific set-up for your xB.

But I have a rule of thumb. Whenever I do any suspension work, I always get a wheel alignment. I would rather pay $60 for an alignment now, than $300+ a few months down the road for two new tires.
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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Thats for sure , cool . thansk !
Old Dec 14, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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^id follow squirrel's advice - he knows suspension quite well.
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You should take it to a good Alignment shop and have it checked! Mine took a camber bolt in the left side after using the same spring you used!
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did they have them for you or did you have to buy them
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I have Tein S springs, and I have had them on since April , no shims ,no Alignment either pulls straight , and tire wear is normal, I rotate every 5000 miles , and to me the car rides even better than stock
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Originally Posted by jrincon17
did they have them for you or did you have to buy them
I work at an alignment shop, and we do keep them in stock.
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