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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Alignment after rear shackles?
Is an alignment needed after rear 2 inch lowering shackles are installed?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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No your fine. Only when mess with the front.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Nope, not needed. I have almost 80,000 on my truck with 2" shakles and it has never had an alignment. Still wears evenly.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Yep, only if they mess with the front.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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I figured that they wouldn't, seeing as they go straight up.

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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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BlueJay - Is your truck 4x2?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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technically you added more caster when you lowered the rear 2" down, but that is a non tire wearing angle so you should be fine.
 
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