2001_clk430

can i get an allignment right away after putting in the new bilstein sport shock? or should i wait. just got one last month after putting in the h&r spring, but i bought lifetime alignment for it. thanks

big_mike1979

wait till u install the spring bro.
now if u bought a lifetime alignment(im guessing u can do it as much as u can), if that is the case, get the alignment done now and again when spring are installed(must).
but as far as i know off, u dont need an alignment when shocks are replaced. i could be wrong but im pretty positive.

2001_clk430

i already put in the spring last month and already got an allignment done. putted on the bilstein shocks yesterday and the guy say i didnt need to when replacing shock, i will get one done anyway since they're free for lifetime. but the ride is much better, not as bouncy anymore and handling are pretty impressive, take turn/corner like nothing now. almost took my front pad off also but the guy didnt recommend me to do it because he say it will make noise and grind against the metal.

GiZzO

Are you getting your alignment done at the same shop as your shock and spring installer? New shocks shouldn't need an alignment but if its the same shop cut a deal with them, for your peice of mind have it checked. I agree with not removing the pad you need something there, id rather trim down the spring then removing the pad.

2001_clk430

i got a lifetime deal at firestone as long as i own my car. they pretty much allign them back to oem spec in the rear. i got the goshrider rear kit. the front dont have any camber kit yet but they are not bad. will the car be more bouncy if i cut the spring? if i cut one coil, how much more inches is that lower? i want to lower about .5'' inch in the front.

falls profet

You might want to just look into chaning your spring pads...

What size pads are you running in the front? With your H&Rs and #1 pads, you should be low enough. Although that is a subjective statement...

big_mike1979

u dont need to do the alignment then.. but if doing it makes u comfy, be my guest.
u def need camber kit otherwise , good bye tires.
i dont have pad at all on my car.. it does makes noises sometime but not that bad.
if u want the luxury feel, i would keep the pad for sure. im guessing u got #1 all around from E 320

big_mike1979

but if he cuts the spring tooo much then there is a prob.
when cutting springs, they need to make sure all side are even (when they cut it)