Patm-a32

Hey guys swapped out my control arm on the drivers side today, including bushings & new ball joint. I previously got an allignment mabey a month or so ago, the axel and the tirod were not removed or messed with while changing out the old arm and in the new one, should i get an allignment ? I know u should whenever you mess with suspension components but if the allignment was spot on before changing the arm will i need one ? If so how long can i go before i should really consider getting one

DennisMik

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I would get the alignment. The bushings could have been worn and allowing the wheel to be mis-positioned during the last alignment. Plus the new lca might be made with slightly different dimensions.

ChrisMan287

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I'd get one.

Call the spot you had the alignment done at and tell them that the car is pulling to the left. Maybe they'll re-align it for free since it's only been a month. Some places have warranties like that.

96i30azn

May be obvious but make sure you're done with replacing suspension/steering components before going for alignment. Also, there are places that'll check to see if you actually need an alignment first before charging you.

Les7311

I replaced BOTH control arms and didn't align after. Car drove straight, but inside treading wore bald after 2 months.

My tires were only 3 months new - - grrrrrr.

MUST get realigned, especially if you change any suspension parts.

Replace both arms while you at it.