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Is alignment neccessary after rear shock replacement?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by cliffmark1, May 26, 2015.

  1. cliffmark1

    cliffmark1 Junior Member

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    As the title suggests. I just replaced front shocks and got the car aligned. Now I feel the difference in front to rear and want to change the rear shocks out too. I seem to remember someone suggesting under normal circumstances the Prius rear setup never gets aligned. Is this true?

    Would I need to get another alignment if I replaced the rear shocks?
     
    #1 cliffmark1, May 26, 2015
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    no alignment is needed after rear shock replacement.
     
    #2 JC91006, May 26, 2015
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    thanks
     
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    Basically because there's nothing adjustable on the rear. Unless you start putting beveled shims in. Behind the wheel bearing, I think.
     
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    Look at the earlier alignment paperwork. How far out of specs are the rears? As Mendel pointed out, the only way to do a fix is via shims, or a NEW rear beam.

    Not all tire alignment places will do shims. Firestone Tire near me, I believe charges $250 (labor & shim).

    There is a thread about DIY rear shims here in Gen2.
     
    #5 exstudent, May 27, 2015
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