Alignment Kits

[jramosGT]

I'm installing a set of Goldline lowering springs on my '03 GT. In a thread on springs in another forum, there is much comment about alignment kits. Some say do install, others say don't bother. Can someone please educate me on these?

Is this a product relevant only to fwd cars? I've had several rwd cars on which I've installed lower/stiffer springs, progressive mostly, and have never had any mention of alignment kits. After install of the springs, wouldn't an alignment take care of the problem rather than installing another kit?

Thanks

Joe
Onyx Green GT

[WUWU20]

I didn't need a kit on my PT.. 1.6 front, 2.0 rear, did alignment and it was fine.

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[CREWZIN]

I used the Eibach lowering springs and didn't need a kit on mine either.

[Stephen R.]

PT's (and many FWD strut cars) don't have factory adjustability for camber. Camber is the tilting in (negative camber) or outward (positive) of the top of the tire. With dropped suspensions, negative camber is the result. BTW, Fords are the biggest offenders of camber <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> Check out the Escorts to see what I mean here.

ANYWAY... there's a bolt called a cam-bolt or crash-bolt that allows camber adjustment to the factory setup: http://www.ingallseng.com/cars/chrysler.html

Did I need it on my Eibach drop? Probably not, but I figured since they had the strut assembly already apart, why not spend an extra $30 and put these two bolts in. Plus, I'm running 40-series tires so if there's some bad wear going on, I have the ability to fix it.

Part # is 3542 and is the same one as 2001+ Civics so you should be able to pick them up in the checkout line at Kmart...

[jramosGT]

Stephen, thanks for the p/n info.

Joe
Onyx Green GT

[SteelBlueGT]

It really is not a factor of front VS rear drive cars as it is with struts! My Mustang has an aftermarket Camber/caster plate that allows more adjustments for camber/caster because of lowering springs. It may not be necessary but it is good insurance having that extra adjustablity which may/may not be necessary!!

03 GT, Beltline Pinstripe, K&N Drop In Air Filter, Interior Air Filter, Locking Gas Cap, Metal Racing Pedals, Hood Struts,Presto Change O 3bl Turbo GT sign, Cargo Mat, Billet Oil Cap, Chrome Valve Caps, Shorty Antenna, and Rear Splash Guards.

[bobs turbo pt]

i know of one pt and he didn't need them either