Alignment after drop?

[DJ_B_Easy]

So I read the write up on the Eibach Pro Kit install in the FAQs, I think I may give it a shot myself. One question...how imperative is it to get an alignment after all is said and done? Definitely necessary or see how the ride feels before throwing out the extra loot?

[Viper5000]

well, its gonna feel fine.... it may not even be out of "alignment".. but you can bet that the toe and caster will be F'ed up from the install of the new springs... causing tire wear, etc.

So, best advise is to install them, let them settle for a couple weeks, then get an alignment

[DJ_B_Easy]

Thats what I gathered from a few other non-Nissan sites. I think I might attempt the install myself and then bring it to a real shop for the alignment. I also read that Eibach should supply a listing of the preferred alignment settings? Any truth to that?

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Yeah, alignment is a necessity so you don't wear your tires down any quicker.

[Dest556]

I recently installed Eibachs myself with the help of my Dad and his tools. It's pretty simple with the instructions supplied in the DIY section. Hardest part is aligning the eibachs in the strut.

[DReed86]

Def get the alignment man you dont want ur tires getting shreaded

[nig1]

after I installed my springs, I drove around a few hrs to get the springs settled. Took it for an alignment the next morning.

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

I recently installed Eibachs myself with the help of my Dad and his tools. It's pretty simple with the instructions supplied in the DIY section. Hardest part is aligning the eibachs in the strut.

idk i thought the hardest part was compressing the springs bc of the lip on the bottom it doesnt sit right idk im retarted n this install wasnt fun. If i could do it all over again ide deff pay to get it done lol. I never got an alignment but then again i switched rims alot after it so idk ide get on like a couple weeks after like everyone else says

[stevek3670]

Wait, sorry to thread jack but can anyone tell me where to get air compressors, impact gun/wrench, and sring compressors?

Becuase I had the springs since christmas but shops around here gave qoutes for around $350 so i was thinking about just instaling it myself.

[zilla19]

You don't need air compressor and impact gun for this job, although they would make the process faster. You'll need spring compressors and you can get them at your local automotive stores like Auto Zone or O'Reilly. All you need to do is give them a deposit and you'll get all of it back when you return the spring compressors.

[rjdmmfl1]

So I read the write up on the Eibach Pro Kit install in the FAQs, I think I may give it a shot myself. One question...how imperative is it to get an alignment after all is said and done? Definitely necessary or see how the ride feels before throwing out the extra loot?

I went to Firestone, bit the bullet and got the Lifetime alignment... very good investment... I make them re-do my alignment everytime I rotate my tires, change tires, etc... the extra 90 bucks has paid for itself 4 times over already!!!

[Ranga14]

Yeah, don't do what I did, install Eibach, go on 1,000 mile trip, then come back and align. Bad on da tires.

[dangeris]

Don't chince out. Get an alignment after you drop it. You'll be glad you did

[Ricko]

I went to Firestone, bit the bullet and got the Lifetime alignment... very good investment... I make them re-do my alignment everytime I rotate my tires, change tires, etc... the extra 90 bucks has paid for itself 4 times over already!!!

The Doc is correct. Get the lifetime and save yourself some money. I installed my springs, drove it for an hour or so to make sure everything was in place. Took it for the alignment. Wait for about 500 miles for the springs to settle completely then get the alignment again.

[DJ_B_Easy]

Yeah I was definitely going to get the alignment, just not sure if I needed to do it immediately or not.

FYI I just called and Firestone is running a promotion on the lifetime alignment...$149 through the end of the month. Dropping on Saturday, going in to tie the knot Sunday.

Thanks all...

[Infinite-T]

Y Dropping on Saturday, going in to tie the knot Sunday.

Thanks all...

Congrats bro! (Oh, and on getting hitched too! )

[boystar22]

There are many other tire shops that offer Lifetime Alignment besides firestone (some cheaper too). I still stand by my hatred for firestone and their services. They damaged my previous car and played stupid about it, and after five separate attempts at an alignment (because I purchased their lifetime) the car never did drive straight until I took it to TiresPlus and had them align it. TiresPlus does lifetime alignment and they've never done me wrong. I think it was cheaper all said and done there too.

[DJ_B_Easy]

(Oh, and on getting hitched too! )

Ha!...I meant to Firestone.

There are many other tire shops that offer Lifetime Alignment besides firestone (some cheaper too). I still stand by my hatred for firestone and their services. They damaged my previous car and played stupid about it, and after five separate attempts at an alignment (because I purchased their lifetime) the car never did drive straight until I took it to TiresPlus and had them align it. TiresPlus does lifetime alignment and they've never done me wrong. I think it was cheaper all said and done there too.

I did some searching in my area, no one offers it around here except Firestone. The nearest TiresPlus is 55 miles away. The shop that I originally quoted the spring install with wanted $500+ for the drop and alignment...I really think Im going to take my chances with Firestone.

Thanks for the input though.