Question with shock install

[brocklanders]

What is the trick for keeping your alignment good enough to last a week after shock and spring install? Are there offset suspension bolts to mark?

[fboutlaw]

string alignment
http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2631081

Toe and camber are adjustable in the rear with eccentric bolts.
Toe is adjustable up front from the tie rod ends.

It'll be drivable if you set it this way, and many racers use this method for setting alignments (with a few more tools to make sure you're doing it right). In your situation, do this for toe then go get a shop to laser align it, which is more accurate and they'll be able to measure all your settings.

[brocklanders]

thanks for the replies, I will make sure to grab a sharpie before I start

[brocklanders]

Do I have to remove the brace on the strut tower to install the front struts?

[A_Squared]

Originally Posted by brocklanders

Do I have to remove the brace on the strut tower to install the front struts?

Nahh...no need to remove it. You will need to have a 13mm wrench though to get to it, the other two you can use a socket wrench on. Also, don't forget to let your suspension settle a bit before going in for an alignment.

[brocklanders]

will I be able to get in there to torque it, in the ecs video it is removed.

[A_Squared]

Originally Posted by brocklanders

will I be able to get in there to torque it, in the ecs video it is removed.

No, you wont be able to torque that one bolt down without removing the bar. It's really up to you if you want to remove all that stuff. I torqued the other two I could get to and just made sure that last bolt was on real tight. Mine is on tight so I'm not too concerned about it.

[TheSt|G]

Just unbolt the brace at the tower and slightly deflect it out of the way to tighten.

[brocklanders]

thanks guys, I will never find an open sided socket anyways. I do have a crowsfoot but haven't even test fitted it yet so I don't know if I can even torque it with the bar out of the way. I would be comfortable without an actual torque, it will be fine. I really do not want to take all that stuff off, although it may be good for me to know whats involved incase I need to in the future.