Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
Hey guys, having my Eibachs installed next week. Should I have the alignment done at the same time, or do the springs need to settle prior to an alignment?
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Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same time?
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Joseph Dell
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Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
Can be done at the same time. or a day later. but definitely do it pretty soon. else your tires will look like mine: uneven wear.
JD
Can be done at the same time. or a day later. but definitely do it pretty soon. else your tires will look like mine: uneven wear.
JD
Mark Red GTS Cooper
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Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
Pics? How did it drop?
Mark
Pics? How did it drop?
Mark
GTS Bruce
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Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
You can live without an alignment for a while However get those shocks adjusted during the install. GTS Bruce
You can live without an alignment for a while However get those shocks adjusted during the install. GTS Bruce
GTS Dean
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Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
The shock and suspension bushing torque procedure is EXTREMELY important. If you lower the car, it will bind the pivot bushings and play hell with the car's stability.
The shock and suspension bushing torque procedure is EXTREMELY important. If you lower the car, it will bind the pivot bushings and play hell with the car's stability.
Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
That's what I thought. I called a few places up today. I'm looking at about $500 for the install, that includes an alignment. I will wait until the springs settle before getting the car aligned.
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That's what I thought. I called a few places up today. I'm looking at about $500 for the install, that includes an alignment. I will wait until the springs settle before getting the car aligned.
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sbkim
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Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
Bat - what spec are you using for the alignment? Factory?
GTS Dean - Can you please tell us more of this torque procedure? I am doing this at home and don't want to screw up. Thanks!
Bat - what spec are you using for the alignment? Factory?
GTS Dean - Can you please tell us more of this torque procedure? I am doing this at home and don't want to screw up. Thanks!
Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
I'd like to know the same.
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I'd like to know the same.
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Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
anyone?
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anyone?
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carguy07
Viper Owner
Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
From the manual "Vehicle curb height on the Viper can be affected if all rubber bushings used in the vehicle suspension are not tightened and torqued with the vehicle at DESIGN height. This is due to the extreme stiffness of the rubber used in the suspension component bushings"
In other words, make sure that you have the ride height set/settled before you torque down the bushings or they will bind. Design height in your case is obviously lower than stock now.
From the manual "Vehicle curb height on the Viper can be affected if all rubber bushings used in the vehicle suspension are not tightened and torqued with the vehicle at DESIGN height. This is due to the extreme stiffness of the rubber used in the suspension component bushings"
In other words, make sure that you have the ride height set/settled before you torque down the bushings or they will bind. Design height in your case is obviously lower than stock now.
Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
As carguyO7 and GTSDean stated, this is one area that looks real easy. That is to screw up big time. Do not atempt to do this without the factory service manual. Unless you have all the equipment and experience you may learn what "getting bit" really means. Good Luck
As carguyO7 and GTSDean stated, this is one area that looks real easy. That is to screw up big time. Do not atempt to do this without the factory service manual. Unless you have all the equipment and experience you may learn what "getting bit" really means. Good Luck
Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
There's a place near my house called Group 5 Motorsports and AJ USA. I'm thinking of taking it there. Then there is Westcoast Viper in Temecula. A longer drive, but probably well worth getting it done there.
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There's a place near my house called Group 5 Motorsports and AJ USA. I'm thinking of taking it there. Then there is Westcoast Viper in Temecula. A longer drive, but probably well worth getting it done there.
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sbkim
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Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
I guess you could also use a jack to slightly raise the rotor to approximate ride height? So may be you could take measurements before you remove the shocks to see the approx ride height.
I guess you could also use a jack to slightly raise the rotor to approximate ride height? So may be you could take measurements before you remove the shocks to see the approx ride height.
Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
true.
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true.
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GTS Dean
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Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
Design height means BALLASTED height. That's with about 400lbs of weight in the seats and rear. You can use the donut spare to give room for wrench operation at each corner, or you can put jackstands under the lower ball joints with the wheels off. The shock bolts need to be torqued in this manner as well.
Design height means BALLASTED height. That's with about 400lbs of weight in the seats and rear. You can use the donut spare to give room for wrench operation at each corner, or you can put jackstands under the lower ball joints with the wheels off. The shock bolts need to be torqued in this manner as well.
Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
Thanks.
Bat
Thanks.
Bat
Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
Re: Springs installed next week, should I have alignment done at the same t
Having springs installed Thursday, along with a set of clearcorners and skip shift eliminator. Will post pics soon after
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Having springs installed Thursday, along with a set of clearcorners and skip shift eliminator. Will post pics soon after
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Larz
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How much are they charging you for the drop? I just bought some 19's/20's and im gonna have to drop my car for sure right?
Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
I'd drop it. What wheels did you end up getting? Drop with alignment will run me about $600.
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Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
Westcoast Viper in Temecula. Its a bit of a drive for me, but alot of people recommend them.
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Larz
Enthusiast
I bought some iforged wheels the Sprints actually [******] 7R's got a good deal on ebay. Let me know how the drop and alignment turns out. I thought your suppose to perform an alignment after 4 weeks because the springs has to settle.
-FROG-
Enthusiast
Has anyone done a drop at home? I will be doing my 94 soon and want to hear some hands on expierence.
Blue Batmobile
Viper Owner
Well, at least 100 miles on the springs prior to getting an alignment, but the guys strongly suggested I get it done right away. We'll see...
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