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The geo will need to be checked if aftermarket arm are fitted, as the can be very slightly a different length. Also check if modified camber bolts have been fitted and that they go back in same position.
Agreed. As I said earlier if you change an arm have the tracking done.
 

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Agreed. As I said earlier if you change an arm have the tracking done.

Not necessary if oe arms are removed and oe arms are fitted.
 

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Not necessary if oe arms are removed and oe arms are fitted.
Disagree. If the arm is replaced due to a worn bush the alignment will be different irrespective of OE or third party parts. You have no guarantee the last alignment was not performed with a worn bush.
 

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I didn't have the tracking done after a lower arm was changed but I did when the steering rack was replaced.
 

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I didn't have the tracking done after a lower arm was changed but I did when the steering rack was replaced.
But you don't know if your tracking was right before/after the arm was replaced either...
 
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