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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Default Alignment after leveling kit installed....

has anyone had their truck aligned after the kit was installed??? or has anyone put the kit in and had no changes with the handlein of the truck???

do u think it should be done or try it first and c if it may be neccessary????

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jus puttin the 2.5 in spacers in......
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Sup dude, u need to get it re-aligned. If i do believe it helps with make the truck sit better after installing the kit, I went to have mine done, but my tie rod ends are bad so gotta replace those first, but yea i recommend it, but i have known a few guys not do it for a while till they need it re-aligned, but i wouldnt take any chances
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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It will be necessary to have an aalignment done. Anythime you pone up the front suspension your changing the geometry even if you did nothing for change as the bolts can be a teeni bit offf from what they were.
Adding any type of lift that opens the suspension is a must for an alignment or you will wear out your tires unevenly EVEN if you are tracking straight down the road and see no reason for an alignment.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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Definitely get the alignment!! I recommend giving it a few days to settle but then for sure!!
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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The tires will wear funny if you don't.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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Don't worry about an alignment. Just get new tires every couple of months.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RubberFrog
Don't worry about an alignment. Just get new tires every couple of months.


Now that won't be very cost effective

But i guess people can trick themselves into believing whatever they want.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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I have had my alignment SO FAR off i have had to adjust my tie rods just to get it to drive so I could GET to the shop.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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realignment is a must not a maybe, or you can do like Frog said and buy tires every couple months,lol.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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on my truck after the suspension lift ect i went to get a alignment and they didnt charge me because it was not off . prob different on my SFA than a IFS .
 
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