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Alignment needed with 5100’s at 0 setting

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mpivovar, May 1, 2020.

  1. May 1, 2020 at 6:53 AM
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    mpivovar

    mpivovar [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is an alignment required when swapping out stock shocks and putting the 5100’s on at the 0 setting?
     
  2. May 1, 2020 at 6:54 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Assuming you reuse the same coils, nah. Of course an alignment is never a bad idea especially if it's been awhile since your previous one.
     
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  3. May 1, 2020 at 7:37 AM
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    I either check it myself or get one done anytime I change my front suspension in any way.
     
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    How often should we get an alignment? I haven’t ever had one. :goingcrazy:
     
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