Alignment after lowering

[wastntim]

Hey all:

I'm installing my Penske shocks this weekend. I was going to try and leave the car at the stock height for daily driving, but when I have a track day, I was planning on lowering the car about an inch. The question is whether I will need to have the car realligned after lowering? I usually run a track alignment. If so, does anybody have a good trick for switching between two basic settings as far as the alignment is concerned?

 

[TexasPettey]

TOE is the main area to worry about when you change the ride height. I would suggest getting it aligned when you have your 'track' settings. Then, raise it up and take it back. Count the turns on the tie rods to get the TOE close to where you want it. You may also want to mark the track setting. I use the sport shims to remove some camber after I raise the car back up.

 

[Catwood]

camber won't change so much, toe will change alot.

You will need to set toe for sure.

I use the longacre toe plates for those "inbetween" times.

 

[DAMN YANKEE]

Dont lower it too much and be sure and lubricate the rear hub assembly...

 

[RTTTTed]

Dont lower it too much and be sure and lubricate the rear hub assembly...

Looks like you're in the middle of burying your car? Doesn't look dead.

Ted

 

[GTSnake]

How are you lowering and raising? Do you have an air suspension or changing springs back and forth?

 

[triblk6spd]

or are you on coilovers?