About to DIM (do it myself)...a suspension question, that is.
01-28-2008, 08:38 PM
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About to DIM (do it myself)...a suspension question, that is.
Hi all,
I'm about to pull the trigger on the bilstein/ M030 combo and plan on doing the install myself. I am stationed in a fairly remote location (29 Palms, CA) and am concerned that I will not be able to get to a proper allignment shop in a timely manner.
My tires are not in the best of shape so I am not terribly concerned with the additional wear. If I get the allignment "close enough", can I drive a hundred miles before getting it properly alligned?
The default is to wait until I can get it installed at a specialty shop...but that's more $ and less fun in my book.
I will buy new tires later in the year, BTW.
Thanks,
Doug
I'm about to pull the trigger on the bilstein/ M030 combo and plan on doing the install myself. I am stationed in a fairly remote location (29 Palms, CA) and am concerned that I will not be able to get to a proper allignment shop in a timely manner.
My tires are not in the best of shape so I am not terribly concerned with the additional wear. If I get the allignment "close enough", can I drive a hundred miles before getting it properly alligned?
The default is to wait until I can get it installed at a specialty shop...but that's more $ and less fun in my book.
I will buy new tires later in the year, BTW.
Thanks,
Doug
01-28-2008, 08:54 PM
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I wouldn't worry about driving it 100 miles. You should drive it for 20 miles or so just to get the suspension to settle, anyway. Max out the front camber, drive carefully and avoid wet pavement.
01-28-2008, 08:59 PM
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Hi all,
I'm about to pull the trigger on the bilstein/ M030 combo and plan on doing the install myself. I am stationed in a fairly remote location (29 Palms, CA) and am concerned that I will not be able to get to a proper allignment shop in a timely manner.
My tires are not in the best of shape so I am not terribly concerned with the additional wear. If I get the allignment "close enough", can I drive a hundred miles before getting it properly alligned?
The default is to wait until I can get it installed at a specialty shop...but that's more $ and less fun in my book.
I will buy new tires later in the year, BTW.
Thanks,
Doug
I'm about to pull the trigger on the bilstein/ M030 combo and plan on doing the install myself. I am stationed in a fairly remote location (29 Palms, CA) and am concerned that I will not be able to get to a proper allignment shop in a timely manner.
My tires are not in the best of shape so I am not terribly concerned with the additional wear. If I get the allignment "close enough", can I drive a hundred miles before getting it properly alligned?
The default is to wait until I can get it installed at a specialty shop...but that's more $ and less fun in my book.
I will buy new tires later in the year, BTW.
Thanks,
Doug
01-28-2008, 09:09 PM
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You could (should) also get a AAA Plus (or gold) membership which comes with free 100 mile tows. I had mine flat bedded after I put my suspension in as it was really crabbing.
01-28-2008, 09:15 PM
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In my case, I drove it 60 miles to a race shop to have my alignment done. Just follow the DIY instructions and you'll be fine.
Good luck!
