Ironliftr3

I just replaced the stock shocks, front and back, with Tokico Blues on my 98 civic. I used the stock springs. Most articles say get an alignment after the springs settle, but most of these seem to involve aftermarket springs or lowering.

Do I need an alignment if all I replaced were the shocks and everything else is stock?

I'll also add that getting the rear shocks in was a PAIN because the Tokico forks were shorter than the stock. Had to compress both the springs and the shocks go get them to fit over the LCA. Is this normal?

Thanks in advance!!

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

yeah you get an alignment after anything suspension/wheel related is changed.

sdaidoji

iTrader: (1)

recommended - can't remember if there is a structural piece removal during a shock change, though (6th gen are double wishbone fronts)