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Alignment after replacing shocks

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by toyotamd, Jun 26, 2017.

  1. Jun 26, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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    toyotamd

    toyotamd [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just replaced all 4 stock Bilsteins with 4600's. I also have new tires ready to be installed. My question is: Do I wait until I have the alignment completed to install the new tires? Or is it better to install the new tires and then have the alignment done?
    In other words, if I have the alignment done before installing the new tires, will I have to do the alignment again after the tire installation?
     
  2. Jun 26, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    01GreenTacoma

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    Get the tires on and then align it. Should be able to get the tires and alignment done at the same place.
     
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  3. Jun 26, 2017 at 4:58 PM
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    Dalandser

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    This ^ more convenient too!
     
  4. Jun 27, 2017 at 12:47 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    Do what is easier for you .

    The alignment works off your wheels not your tires.

    I always get my alignments done before putting the good tires on .
     
  5. Jun 27, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    Indy

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    If you're not getting the alignment at close to the same time as the tires do the alignment first. Otherwise it doesn't matter.
     

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