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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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I recently got some new RE 3.5" springs and I am itching to install them already, but I won't get my shocks until next week. I am also planning on buying some 33" tires soon to replace my 32's. I prefer to only have to get an alignment once. Does this mean I should wait until I have everything to install at once, or would it be ok driving the car for short distances between the time I install each item as I acquire it? Also will an SYE affect my alignment or will i be okay doing that after I get new tires?
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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I would wait and do everything at once just because it will be easier. The SYE won't affect alignment.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 03:25 PM
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I would wait and do everything at once just because it will be easier. The SYE won't affect alignment.
Nor will the shocks.Replacing the springs is the only thing going to mess with the alignment.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Well, the tires might lead to the need for an need alignment since they are a bigger size am I right? Or does size not make a difference so to speak?
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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i believe bigger tires wont mess with an alignment, just lifting it. What transfer case do you have? 242 or 231?
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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Changing tires has nothing to do with it.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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have a 231 transfer case. I might just go ahead and put my leafs in tomorrow then because it is one of the few times I have free. Thanks for your help!
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