suspension work

[Bayarea Q]

I'm taking my 95Q into to have the following done:

New Tension RodsNew Upper Links4 new Tockico Bluesall new shock rubbernew sway bar bushings

my question is do I have to get an alignment done?

[szh]

It is a good idea to have the alignment done too, I would say.

Where are you having the work done?

Z

[elwesso]

Alignment is good...... With all those things done <and back in spec>, it will mess up your alignment........ They will have the tires off anyway, might as well put them on the machine!!

[AZhitman]

Tires off = balancing.

Tires on = alignment.

[elwesso]

I stand corrected!

:oface :bonghit :dunce

[sijoko]

If the tension rods and upper links are really worn out, you should get an alignment after the new parts are installed.

[Bayarea Q]

I'm having the work done at a local shop that I trust. They are Volvo speacialists but will work on any car. My 95 Q really rides fine, no problems with tire wear....but I just wanted to get in riding like new and a little tighter. So with the help of AZHITMAN I got the tockico blues for $242.00 (THANKS), I thought I might as well put these other parts on that Q45 Tech recomended.

HITMAN

Did you get yours aligned after you did pretty much the same suspension work?

[AZhitman]

Yes - And I've got a shop here that will check it anytime for free...

I need to get it re-checked since I put in the Eibachs... I need to get the ideal specs so I can "educate" the guys at the shop.