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I have a 2002 Honda Civic LX that I have recently purchased. I had a question about lowering the front by roughly 3/4 to 1 inch. Does anyone know if I would be in need of a wheel alignment since it’s not that much of a drop and it’s only the front being lowered?

 
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You should align it anyways, an alignment is cheaper than tires

 
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Yeah, figured that, just was hoping I could get away without having to, thanks

 
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My rule of thumb: do you have to remove the strut/tie rod from the strut? Get an alignment.

 
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Once the car is lowered and alignment is reset at the new ride height, you can usually adjust up and down a little without needing another alignment. At least on my Civic and Fit I could adjust the coilovers up and down 1/2" without any noticeable change in alignment.

I think the initial alignment was needed because of riceboy's rule of thumb.