Will raising my front 1/2" change my alignment 'much'?

[KFC911]

I've recently had my car back on the road after a total suspension refresh which included lowering to euro height. Although I thought she had 'settled down' before I got the alignment, she's now setting at 25" in the front, and I have a "very slight" rubbing issue w/ sharp 'parking lot' turns (I also installed 930 brakes, and had to use 6mm spacers on the fronts for caliper clearance). I really don't want to roll my fenders (unless I have to), so I think the first step is to raise the front back to 25 1/2. My question is this: If I raise my front by 1/2" on each side, is that going to impact my allignment significantly? Obviously, I'd rather not have to pay for another alignment unless I need to. My car hasn't been corner balanced, so that's not part of the equation. Thanks!!!

[Rot 911]

Others may disagree, but I do my own alignments and raising or lowering the front end by 1/2" does not show a change in the toe or camber. Of course as you know it does change the corner balance.

[n8marx]

My $.02, and I did exactly this, if your alignment was performed at one ride height and your car subsequently settled 1/2" I'd just raise it back to the height at which it was aligned and rest assured that the alignemnt is now very close to the original settings. Your corner balance will probably be affected a little bit though.

[KFC911]

Thanks guys! That's what I was thinking, and now I know what I'm doing this evening...Keith

[Chuck Moreland]

Ditto what nate said. Also consider that ride height will change at least 1/2 inch just by filling an empty gas tank (stock tbars). Go ahead and raise it back up.

[KFC911]

Chuck, I think you nailed it...my tank was virtually empty while I was setting the ride height initially (although I have beefed up the t-bars).
Thanks!