would steering/rack change effect my wheel alignment?

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speedfreak
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Post Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:30 am

I need to get wheel alignment done on my car but should I do it before I change my steering rack? :roll:
Problem is I would like to get the alignment done now as my tyres are going FAST 8O
Would it make any difference doing it now and then changing the rack at a later date?
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Post Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:31 am

If you change the rack,wheel alignment will be crucial again!
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Post Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:51 am

erm yes, changing the rack will change the alignment
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Post Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:02 pm

It's easy enough to check the tracking with a piece of string right around the wheels. Do that for now and check it profesionally after you change the rack.
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Post Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:22 am

i just got the Zionsville conversion manual and it says if you reuse your old tie rods there is no need for and allinment. I think it wise to do so anyway
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