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REAR shocks help

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by JuansTaco, Jan 3, 2013.

  1. Jan 3, 2013 at 2:50 PM
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    JuansTaco [OP] JuanInAMillion

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    hi i am new to this. do i have to get an alignment done after replacing my rear shocks?
     
  2. Jan 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM
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  3. Jan 4, 2013 at 11:39 AM
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    JuansTaco [OP] JuanInAMillion

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    Thanks. But when I do the front I need to?
     
  4. Jan 4, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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    I don't think rear cant really be adjusted
     
  5. Jan 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM
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    JuansTaco,

    Unless you are in need of an alignment before you change the front struts/shocks you normally do not need to re-align. Look at the wear on your tires, if the wear is even, you are probably ok without an alignment.
     
  6. Jan 4, 2013 at 12:41 PM
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    Not true...by disassembling and lifting your truck you throw everything out of whack therefore needing an allignment no matter wht
     
  7. Jan 4, 2013 at 12:43 PM
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    Not sure about that. Replacing any suspension components on the front end you will probably need an alignment after. The OP is talking about the rear shocks anyway
     
  8. Jan 4, 2013 at 12:44 PM
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    this
     

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