What are the proper steps to drop the car? I already have coilovers, spacers, rear camber kit and they are ready to install by the shop. I know that i have to wait for the coils to settle before doing alignment.

In order to avoid doing alignment twice ... Can i install all 3 (coils, spacers, rear camber kit) then wait for 3 weeks for the coils to settle and do the alignment or should i just install coils first then drive around for 3 weeks then install (spacers, rear camber kit) and do alignment?

a) Install (coils, spacers, rear camber kit) --> (wait 3 weeks) --> Alignment

b) Install (coils, spacers) --> (wait 3 weeks) --> Install (rear camber kit) + Alignment

b) Install (coils) --> (wait 3 weeks) --> Install (spacers, rear camber kit) + Alignment


which way is the best?


Thanks

 

What I did was (A). It really doesn't matter when you install spacers. And as for camber kit, just make sure you have it done before the alignment. But I assume you can save more $$ when you install it along with the coils so they won't have to remove your wheels twice. I also suggest you don't wait 3 weeks. 1 or 2 is perfect.

 

I heard i have to do alignment right away after the camber kit install... is it true?

I don't want to drive around for 2-3 week if my alignment is really off.

 

No you do not need to get an alignment right after camber install. Just to be safe, get the alignment after a week if you really worry about your tires.

My toe was way off and imo one week is long enough for the coils to settle. (I drive about 200-250miles a week)

 

You want to get it done so you don't have wear that is occurring unevenly. If you go for a long time without doing it, a properly alignment may not correct the uneven wear. I don't think a day or 2 should matter, but I think that depends on distance traveled daily etc.

 

Where are you coming up with the 3 week wait? I think you're making it a little complicated than it is.

Install everything at once..adjust your height to how you want it on the coils..wait a few days to a week at most and than go in for an alignment. Spacers won't effect your alignment so reality you can install those whenever you want..does not matter before or after alignment.

 

do coils first... let them settle... you dont have to wait 3 weeks for that... a week will do, you wont get any significant change from the springs after that...

since you are putting spacers and are now playing with fitment, spacers without the proper camber and specs would probably make you rub (will depend on height, tire sizes, camber, and spacers size)... true, youll spend a little more money since youll have to get the car up and wheels off more then once, but you dont want to drive with camber kits on and not aligned... specially if you do freeway driving as your car will pull really bad... not recommended...

after the springs settle, then get your ride height dialed in perfectly to your liking if needed, put spacers on, and get alignment done all together... my two .02