Alignment after replacing rear struts?

[primalzer1998]

Well both of my rear struts went out within the last couple of days. The driver side rear is basically sitting on the ground, and it feels like a buckboard when im driving it. Since I don't have any means to do any sort of major repair, I'm having it replaced, but the question is, do I have to get the car aligned after i get it replaced? I just had the car aligned like 2 months ago, and really don't want to spend the $70+ to get it done again if at all possible. Thanks!

-Jon

 

[Tony2005]

If your tires have more than 50 percent thread, the $70 alignment is worth it or you are looking at two new tires ($250) plus alignment (another $70) within a few months.

 

[loggerbomb]

If your tires have more than 50 percent thread, the $70 alignment is worth it or you are looking at two new tires ($250) plus alignment (another $70) within a few months.

but he is doing the rears... You mean you should do one if the rears are done? I never did mine when the rear struts went and I didn't have a problem. Than again my tires weren't that well off in tread depth.

 

[Big Jim]

In theory, if the same springs are used, the alignment should not change from changing the struts.

Theory and actualy don't always match.

 

[Livinsvt]

Most likely the rears were wearing out causing the rear end to sag at least a little at the time of the last alignment. If you have a decent set of tires on there, get the thing aligned. Ride height effects the alignment greatly even if its only off a little bit.