When is an alignment needed?

[mikemikemike222]

Alright so i have a question that i can't seem to figure out, Ive read that whenever you do anything to your suspension such as (adjusting ride height, adjusting camber) You will need an alignment.

But my question is that I'm getting an alignment done tomorrow and if i want to tweak the set up just a little bit say if i notice rubbing at full lock or over big bumps etc, or if i just want to raise the car or lower it a tiny bit.

Will i need to bring it back to the shop and get it aligned again?

I'm already running neg camber so I'm not worried about the camber wear but I'm worried about the toe.

If i do anything minor like what i said is that going to affect the toe enough that i will have to get it aligned again?


Thanks!

[vtec]

raising or lowering the vehicle will change your current toe angle. As to how much? it all depends on how much you've changed the height.

[mikemikemike222]

Originally posted by vtec
raising or lowering the vehicle will change your current toe angle. As to how much? it all depends on how much you've changed the height.

I would only be raising of lowering the car at max maybe half and inch.

[Unknown303]

You could measure off the inside of the wheel well to a point on the tire. Raise it how much you need to and remeasure the same point and see what the difference is.

[Maxx Mazda]

The "right" answer is yes, you'll need another alignment. Do all of your adjustments and THEN take it in to be fine tuned.

[mikemikemike222]

Originally posted by Maxx Mazda
The "right" answer is yes, you'll need another alignment. Do all of your adjustments and THEN take it in to be fine tuned.

Thanks man thats all i needed to know, im heading to garagebox after work and me and paul will figure it out hopefully and get the alignment done.

[beyond_ban]

How much does garage box charge for an alignment?