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Shocks, struts and Alignment question

Old Mar 31, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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Shocks, struts and Alignment question

Ok So I just lowered my car with P springs a few weeks ago and got a wheel alignment. Today I got a great deal on a set on Koni orange 2011-2014. So I was planning on putting the rear shocks on tomorrow.
Is that alright to run the koni rear shocks with the stock fronts?
When I get around to changing the front struts will I need another alignment?
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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I think you would need the front realigned. Depending on what you are looking at doing I would grab some CC plates just so each side can be set to the exact same specs. You should be fine with the Koni rears and stock fronts, might feel a little weird though.
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 10:15 AM
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I put 55D springs and Koni orange on the back only about 2 weeks ago, front all stock. Rides fine, better than stock, will be no issue until I can ge to the struts....

I had a blown rear shock and had to do it ASAP.
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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 10:47 AM
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Yes you should get it aligned again after you change your front struts. There's no way it will be perfect after a strut replacement. And no nothing is wrong with using different front struts than what is out back.

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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 11:48 AM
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Thanks for the input.
Been kinda lazy this week so haven't installed the rear shocks. Going on a tour of Italy next week so once I get back I plan on installing the struts and shocks. Also have a BMR UCA and mount to put on. Then take it back and get the alignment checked. Then I'll be done with suspension for awhile.
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