Re: Is alignment necessary after Shock change ?

[Bob <mx@snet.net>]

Andrew Duane USG wrote:

> Hairy green toads from Mars made Mike Theuri say:
>
> > My '88 Audi 80 Q is having the two front shocks changed...
> > Some vehicles require alignment after shock changes
> > while others do not. Would my Audi require a front end
> > alignment ? Thanks
>
> Yes.
>
> Get a 4-wheel alignment, always with a quattro.
>

But 88 has the two piece strut towers. You can pull out the old struts
without touching anything that will mess with alignment.
you shouldnt HAVE to do an alignment if you are doing just struts on this
car...