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manglobe01
07-02-2009, 09:37 PM
Before I do an alignment I want to have all neccessary parts installed before.
So far I have coilovers and RUCA....i thought thats all i needed but looking at PBM statement:
If your car currently has no adjustable multilink you must install RUCA and TOE together to adjust your rear alignment properly because in the S chassis when you change the camber it effects the toe setting.

So now i need toe rods too before i get an alignment?
I dont want to get an alignment after and then find out i need tension rod, traction rod, tie rods, and then get another alignment meaning more money.

What are the neccessary multilink arms I need after coilovers so i can get proper alignment?
Are the other arms even neccessary?
Thanks

CrimsonRockett
07-02-2009, 09:39 PM
RUCA and TOE is all you really need.

Hell, just slot your OEM arms and you'll still be able to get a proper alignment.

GSXRJJordan
07-02-2009, 10:03 PM
Before I do an alignment I want to have all neccessary parts installed before.
So far I have coilovers and RUCA....i thought thats all i needed but looking at PBM statement:
If your car currently has no adjustable multilink you must install RUCA and TOE together to adjust your rear alignment properly because in the S chassis when you change the camber it effects the toe setting.

So now i need toe rods too before i get an alignment?
I dont want to get an alignment after and then find out i need tension rod, traction rod, tie rods, and then get another alignment meaning more money.

What are the neccessary multilink arms I need after coilovers so i can get proper alignment?
Are the other arms even neccessary?
Thanks

Tension rods in the front will help you keep factory caster, but that's not such a big deal.

Traction rods are not really necessary. They can help you get a better toe curve for roadracing, but there's a bunch of other stuff to do first, in my opinion.

RUCA and rear toe are the "musts", front tie rods and tie rod ends are nice, but not necessary.

manglobe01
07-02-2009, 10:26 PM
would u guys reccomend then i get an alignment after my RUCA, and toe rods install?
Or shall i just wait till i get everything as i eventually will......sometime lol

CrimsonRockett
07-02-2009, 10:36 PM
Like I said, RUCA and Toe rods.

With those two, you'll be fine.

Back when I couldn't afford shit, all I had was coilovers, rear upper control arms, and toe rods.

Alignment was perfect.(Well, after I got it aligned).

manglobe01
07-02-2009, 10:41 PM
okay thanks crimsonn, i guess the rest will go on the car once i actually start tracking the car....instead of buying each arm just beacause...

lets say i set the alignment to "drift", any bad things about it for a daily driver?

CrimsonRockett
07-02-2009, 10:49 PM
I run almost 4* of camber up front and 3* in the back on the car pictured in my sig. Still have even tire wear.

I daily drove it like that for a year with zero problems.

Hell, i'd still drive it now if it wasn't sitting in my garage waiting for paint.

You'll be fine.