control arms

[saxguy09]

So this is a dumb question, but I stupid when it comes to suspension things, help me out!

Ball joints are shot on the cabrio, ordered new control arms, sway bar links, etc.
I noticed that the control arms have only a bolt hole with no adjustments, so is an alignment crucial after I replace the arms? I wouldn't think so as I don't see how you can adjust. But then again, I've been wrong, about a lot.

[jlevie]

Yes you should have an alignment done after replacing the control arms.

[xikyle]

I JUST did the control arms and my alignment was so entire degrees out of spec after.
not that it was in spec to begin with, but just saying. I found that without the alignment i was not able to drive on the freeway (~85mph) without the car bobbing and darting around.
once its aligned right. its like driving a different car. SO agile and crisp

[noE30]

Oddly enough my alignment was better right after I bolted on the new CAs. I still haven't gotten an alignment, I will be soon though.