Is alignment needed after just replacing rear shocks?

woptang22 · 02-22-2012, 05:00 AM

I had another thread about my KW V1 rear shocks leaking. I need to have my stock rear shocks put on while I send the KWs out for repair. When the OEM shocks are put on will I need an alignment? Then when I get the KW shocks back and have them put on, will I need yet another alignment?

BKV122 · 02-22-2012, 08:14 AM

Depends how long your KWs will be out getting worked on. I dont see a problem with not re aligning till you get your kws back. There are ppl out there that never get an alignment on their car,i think you should be fine.

Bavarian Tech · 02-22-2012, 08:53 AM

Depends on how you remove your strut, If you don't have to remove any of the links then a alignment wouldn't be necessary

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woptang22 Major 169 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bristol Pa iTrader: (1)	Is alignment needed after just replacing rear shocks? I had another thread about my KW V1 rear shocks leaking. I need to have my stock rear shocks put on while I send the KWs out for repair. When the OEM shocks are put on will I need an alignment? Then when I get the KW shocks back and have them put on, will I need yet another alignment?
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	Depends how long your KWs will be out getting worked on. I dont see a problem with not re aligning till you get your kws back. There are ppl out there that never get an alignment on their car,i think you should be fine. __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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Bavarian Tech Major 267 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh/Harrisburg iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 330i [10.00]	Depends on how you remove your strut, If you don't have to remove any of the links then a alignment wouldn't be necessary
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