Front lower wishbone replacement, is alignment needed?

Len_Beach · 01-06-2018, 01:23 PM

I had my alignment set in September after replacing the front upper control arms and inner and outer track rods. This was done on a Hunter and made a huge difference to the way the car drove.

I've had my MOT this morning and there's now slight play in the near side lower ball joint so I'm going to replace both lower wishbones.

My question is, do I need an alignment? I'm not trying to cut corners here, I'm short of time so fitting in the repair then the alignment is the issue.

The ball joint wasn't worn when the alignment was done so if there's no adjustment on the wishbone, I can't see the need for an alignment.

Thoughts?

feuer · 01-06-2018, 03:51 PM

You are correct!

Len_Beach · 01-07-2018, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by feuer

You are correct!

Thanks Buddy

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Len_Beach Major 188 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: 435d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Front lower wishbone replacement, is alignment needed? I had my alignment set in September after replacing the front upper control arms and inner and outer track rods. This was done on a Hunter and made a huge difference to the way the car drove. I've had my MOT this morning and there's now slight play in the near side lower ball joint so I'm going to replace both lower wishbones. My question is, do I need an alignment? I'm not trying to cut corners here, I'm short of time so fitting in the repair then the alignment is the issue. The ball joint wasn't worn when the alignment was done so if there's no adjustment on the wishbone, I can't see the need for an alignment. Thoughts?
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feuer Major General 4277 Rep 9,209 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	You are correct!
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