Alignment after 2.5inch lift

Hey guys just got an alignment done after lift. Lift is icon coilovers with billet UCAs. Are these numbers good? The caster seems unchanged.

 

Those caster number look within spec if its original wheels. If you have like 33’s you can go alot higher. I currently have them at 3.4 caster and theres no rubbing. Im running 17” wheels with 285/70r17 with zero offset. Since you got the billets theres a camber adjustment and i would aim at 0- .5 negative camber for better handling.

 

So I just got off the phone with the alignment shop and they said they didn't touch the upper or lower control arms. If it's within spec they don't touch it. I asked to push the caster positive but they "align to factory specifications." I'm running 32s and rub on mudflaps sometimes. Wheels are 17" with -6mm offset also 4.75 backspace if that matters. Looks like I need to go to a different shop with exact numbers.

 

You’ll need to find someone that has the skills to do custom specs. With your upper control arms you can do ip to 5 degrees positive caster. I dont think you need to go that high but its nice to have the option.

 

If it is any type of corporate shop, you won't get anything outside of OEM specs from them. You can likely thank the trial lawyers. Most chain tire shops won't sell you tires that are not OEM size or speed rating for your vehicle. I actually had one refuse to sell me tires that had a HIGHER speed rating than OEM.....on a Subaru no less.

 

Is there a good off-road shop in your area? I'd go to those guys to get a wheel alignment.

 

SPC’s my numbers

 

I'll have to do some searching if anyone knows a place near or around western mass lmk

 

That's what I searched to find this place. Maybe their rules changed or something to cover their butt.

 

Law suits ruin everything that's fun. It seemed like a mom n pop type place. Idk any around here with the same name. And lol on the Subaru thing. Sidenote I loved my old Hawkeye. Got rear-ended and totaled unfortunately

 

Chances are that they are just being lazy, but if it is in spec, they are not really obligated to adjust it. The price to do a simple toe set is the same as adjusting camber and caster so they love easy work. Personally I think caster is too low at 2 degrees, but it is within spec. You probably find that you wander more than you would like and if they increase caster by adjusting the LCA, you move the wheel forward in the wheel well. Sometimes it takes hanging out in the shop with a Hamilton in your hand to get it done the way you want.

 

If only I had an alignment rack to do it myself lol. The guy from Icon said the same thing, they recommend factory specs, and to go to a more off-road oriented shop to adjust to my taste. Thanks for the input I think I will try to move my caster up to at least 3

 

This better? Left side was a pain the front lower cam was seized to the bushing apparently so this was the best he could get

 

Caster looks ok. What about adjusting camber a little bit? Look to see if you have a little positive camber on front. 0.0 - 0.2 range is ideal

 

You're referring to the .6° on the left right? That's the side with the seized adjuster. From what I'm reading, I'm going to need to find new control arms. If I can't get it out without damaging the bushings that is. Will this setup be fine for now? I'm going to replace the LCAs in the future because one of the LBJs is starting to get play.

 

Can you post a photo of the truck looking at it from the front?
I had a shop say my Xterra was aligned properly "within specs." It was horse shit. The thing was whack. I found a good local in mechanic and he fixed it. I'd have worn my tires out pretty badly.

 

Yeah bro UCA’s will fix

 

Hard to see 'cause it's dark but this was after the first alignment I haven't snapped any pics after the second alignment yet

 

What LCAs are ppl running? I've heard mixed things some saying OE is best but they're expensive.

 

Not sure on LCA sorry. Uppers Either SPC or jba.