wheel alignment needed after new struts/shocks installed true???

[Q45dude]

Is the topic true? thanks

[oldmako]

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[Q45dude]

thanks

[maxnix]

Topic may be true, but if the spring alignments are correct, there should be no difference. If it has been 5K miles since your last one, good practice to check it anyway. Most replace links and tension rod bushings at the same time. Good to have it aligned when it is all tight like as new OEM.
Modified by maxnix at 6:05 PM 5/6/2008

[elwesso]

i agree. Unless your suspension was shot, you dont HAVE to do it. moreover, if the suspension was aligned with the suspension in a state of disarray, then you'll want to do it.

its not an immediate thing though, you can drive a while without having any problems. Just do it when you get around to it.

[Q45tech]

Historically I've checked/adjusted the alignment on MY Q every 6 months some wait to do it annually, Beyond that interval your are just asking for increased tire wear or abnormal handling and braking.

[qship96]

I last aligned the Q when the Exaltos were put on......50,000 miles ago, and tires are wearing evenly across treads on all 4 wheels{4.5/32 tread left} car tracks streight, and handles well- will get align check/correct when new Exaltos are put on in next few months.

What do you guys do, AIM for potholes?????

[Haitian_King]

I last aligned the Q when the Exaltos were put on......50,000 miles ago, and tires are wearing evenly across treads on all 4 wheels{4.5/32 tread left} car tracks streight, and handles well- will get align check/correct when new Exaltos are put on in next few months.

What do you guys do, AIM for potholes?????

Am I the only person who screams when an unexpected pothole/Q wheel meeting happens? I feel much pain when things like that happen. Only, the pain is psychosomatic. I can't describe the feeling, but it sucks. I actually say "Ow!"

[pabs324]

I'm with you HK. I do the same thing

[qsiguy]

x3. But after I say "OW" comes a little "%$#@^&". I hit a huge one a few months back and I was so mad I was ready to call the city and raise some serious heck!

[Q45tech]

I'm so impressed with the new Exaltos especially dry and wet braking and 50k highway life..........................and long term low noise.http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...id=60

[qship96]

I'm so impressed with the new Exaltos especially dry and wet braking and 50k highway life..........................and long term low noise.http://www.tirerack.com/tires/...id=60

Unbelievable tire for the Q. I previously went thru 3 sets of michelin xgt in both 225/235 H & V rated....and never got even 40K out of them,and the Exaltos are better in every way wet,dry,noise, and yes even snow.Almost glad I never dumped factory 15" wheels for something larger...