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Old 09-26-2010, 06:01 PM   #1
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Alignment after drop spindles?

I installed drop spindles on my brothers 71 yesterday and was wondering if I need to align the truck now. She drives straight but we noticed the spindles pulled the wheels in closer to the a-arms. We may do one regardless, just curious on if it is urgently needed. Alot of clearanceing was needed on the a-arms due to this with 6.5 inch rallies.

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Old 09-26-2010, 06:53 PM   #2
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Re: Alignment after drop spindles?

a good alignment costs less than a pair of tires plus a good alignment contributes to good gas mileage
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Old 09-26-2010, 07:26 PM   #3
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Re: Alignment after drop spindles?

Does it "need" it when you change spindles? Probably not. Should you get it checked anyway? Probably so...
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Old 09-26-2010, 08:08 PM   #4
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Re: Alignment after drop spindles?

If my brother doesn't work one night this week I'll probally have him drive it down to the shop and straighten her up.
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