I am going to replace my coils (front and rear) as well as shocks on my 1985 Buick Lesabre Collector's Edition. Do I have to take the car in for an alignment when I am done? The replacement process involves removing the front stabilizer and loosening the control arms to slip the front coils out. Also, one sales rep during a quote mentioned a rear alignment (for what reason I do not understand). The only thing holding up the rear end are the shocks, coils push down and keep tension. Nothing else makes contact except the driveshaft. If anyone has knowledge or experience, please post and list your experience/how you know the answer. Thanks.
note - they are 4 way shocks, not struts. Front shocks mount seperately in the coils but are NOT struts.
2007-12-24 20:11:54 · 6 answers · asked by Daggermonkey 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a good idea to have it put up on a front-end rack and at least have the alignment CHECKED. The technician will compare your vehicle's alignment to its factory specs, and determine if alignment is needed. Rear-wheel alignment is to ensure proper tracking of the rear wheels-they'll need to be adjusted if the fronts are adjusted very much, or require shimming.
Good Luck!
2007-12-24 20:20:30 · answer #1 · answered by omnisource 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is almost always a good idea to have a front end alignment when you have any suspension work done.....your tires will not wear properly if they are out of alignment and you may get a vibration in the steering......with the work you are getting done I would definitely do it....look for a shop with the Hunter alignment machine.....most Midas shops have a Hunter machine. Hunter machines do a precision alignment.
2007-12-25 02:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
should just be a bolt on wheel bearing, 3 bolts around the cv boot on backside of spindle, you will need to take the axle nut off and get it loose, follow the abs electrical wiring until it disconnects (if applicable) then use a hammer/chisel to knock off the old wheel bearing, slide on new wheel bearing, making sure your backing plate is in place and wiring for abs is in correct position, and reinstall all
2016-05-26 04:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by lindsay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good idea to have the front end checked. The camber [vertical axis] may have changed slightly.
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2007-12-25 00:02:20 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
alignment once a year,and anytim steering or suspension work is done. yours is rwd? nice big car?
2007-12-24 23:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by hurchelfox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say it is safe to get an alignment done
2007-12-25 02:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by 1999 Nissan Skyline GTR Vspec 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋