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Alignment, Caster, Clearance, and Driving Report with Light Racing UCAs

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  1. Mar 29, 2015 at 9:10 AM
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    Did you get the numbers you wanted?
     
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  2. Mar 29, 2015 at 9:30 AM
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    I haven't gotten it aligned, I probably won't end up doing that until next week sometime. So we'll have to wait until then.
     
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  3. Mar 29, 2015 at 6:26 PM
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    I drove today and it hardly pulls to the left now, feels a little smoother as well, probably because the suspension isn't binding up.

    I do feel like there's an issue with either my cv joints or with my front diff. Feels like the bearings binding. I did turn both cv axles by hand with the wheel off and there's a point on both sides where it seems to catch while turning. Not always constant but at a certain revolution. I'm thinking about changing cv axles again and if that doesn't fix it, take it to a shop and have them rebuild my front diff.
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2015 at 6:31 AM
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    Ever do the ECGS bushing? Idk if that'd help at all, just replaces the needle bearing to stop diff vibes
     
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  5. Mar 30, 2015 at 12:07 PM
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    I did a long time ago, that's why I'm thinking it could be the bearings in the clamshell. I turned the passenger side cv axle and I felt it when it "caught" on something so to speak. I only feel it when I turn the steering wheel and take off. I need to do some more diagnosing, I haven't really had time to dig in and figure out what it could be, but I can always eliminate the easy stuff. I don't think I'm having tire rub issues, I would have seen it, but like I said I haven't been looking hard enough. Could be something small like a fly caught in my ABS wire :laugh:
     
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  6. Mar 30, 2015 at 2:09 PM
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  7. Mar 31, 2015 at 2:26 PM
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    I'll be buying some LRs soon :spy:
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2015 at 3:46 PM
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    I got the lift installed today with the LR UCA's. Truck feels like it wanders and feels
    like it rolls when I move the wheel left and right. The shop had to send the truck to a different shop due to not being able to align it. I asked for 0 toe, 0 camber, and 2.5-3.0 caster. When they brought the truck back I was told they were able to get those numbers, of course no print out was provided. I'm going to take it to Firestone on friday to get it re-done.
     
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  9. Mar 31, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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    Typical with a lift....need to build some Caster in, and get a bar graph readout to verify results...what setting are you at on the UCA..?
     
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  10. Mar 31, 2015 at 3:58 PM
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    Yes sir
    I'd go back and get the reading, tell them their alignment sucked and you want your money back. Either they should give you the numbers, re-align it and provide the numbers, or you should be reimbursed.
     
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  11. Mar 31, 2015 at 4:00 PM
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    I'd have to check on that, I was already late for work and needed to get going.
     
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  12. Mar 31, 2015 at 4:00 PM
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    I'd prefer the reimbersment... They were trying to align it for close to 4 hours. I'll try my luck at Firestone.
     
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  13. Mar 31, 2015 at 4:25 PM
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    It looks to be in the D position.
     
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  14. Mar 31, 2015 at 4:30 PM
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    You should be able to get around 3* on Caster with no problem...need to find ashop that understands the dynamics of the LR's capabilities..
     
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  15. Mar 31, 2015 at 4:43 PM
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  16. Mar 31, 2015 at 4:57 PM
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    That should be the fun part.
     
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  17. Mar 31, 2015 at 8:30 PM
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    Yes. As much caster as possible after 0 camber.

    Toe shouldn't be affected by lift so 0.
     
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  18. Apr 1, 2015 at 6:38 AM
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    Just did it yesterday 3 inch toytec ulk with light racing uca's and 2 inch aal. Had it aligned to those number's feels great
    Oh yeh had the ball joint set in neutral position. No problems getting the 0 3 0
     
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    Will putting in the dif drop affect alignment?
     
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  20. Apr 1, 2015 at 6:45 AM
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    Idk about your truck since its a 2002, but usually diff drops are not recommended, but it will not affect alignment
     
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