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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Does replacing the rear struts cause the car to need to be aligned afterward?
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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yep, sorry to say.
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Bummer! Thanks for the answer.
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No you are wrong. If you replace the rear struts, you do not have to get an alignment... I just did mine 2 weeks ago.
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Can you explain why?
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Both front and back will need and alignment after you replace the front suspension and back, I replaced my rears and needed a 4 wheel alignment, a week later replaced the front and needed to be realigned

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I’m sure curious why 94SSEROCKET doesn't think so. Wonder how his tires are wearing.
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Technical Ted
I’m sure curious why 94SSEROCKET doesn't think so. Wonder how his tires are wearing.
I am wondering the exact same thing... These cars are not set it and forget it..

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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 94SSEROCKET
No you are wrong. If you replace the rear struts, you do not have to get an alignment... I just did mine 2 weeks ago.
You must have had it done then.... If you replaced them on your own you'd know there is no way that you will get the alignment right on the money without an alignment.. And as an Auto Mechanic you should know this

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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Time to bring out the Banstick
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