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Alignment after 3" lift

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by kareoca, Feb 14, 2016.

  1. Feb 14, 2016 at 9:10 PM
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    kareoca

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    I installed a toytec boss 3" lift with Icon UCA on Saturday, today I took it to my local Firestone shop to have an alignment done and here's the result can you guys tell me if this ok.

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  2. Feb 14, 2016 at 11:48 PM
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    Looks good to me. I'd be happy with those numbers.
     
  3. Feb 15, 2016 at 6:42 AM
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    I thought it was too much caster but the truck feels and drives nice.
     
  4. Feb 15, 2016 at 6:44 AM
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    Those are great numbers
     
  5. Feb 15, 2016 at 6:48 AM
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    Steering is a little tight , I think is a matter of taking it to some trails to loosen her up :fingerscrossed::mudding:
     
  6. Feb 15, 2016 at 8:42 AM
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    3.0/3.3 is not too much caster at all. Higher caster is a good thing when running taller, heavier tires. (My caster is 3.6/3.9)

    The steering will be a little tighter with higher caster, but the truck will be more stable.
     
  7. Feb 15, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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    @kareoca ... In my case, after installing an OME full kit with 884's..... I had the alignment done immediately, then went back 6 months later. It was way off by then, as the springs had settled.

    Go back in a few months and say you noticed the LCA cam bolts were a little loose and not torqued - get them to check and make sure you're still aligned. I bet you won't be and they will touch it up for you.
     
  8. Feb 15, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    That is a great idea.. because I only drove it about 25 miles before taking it to the shop to get aligned. I will take it to them in about 5-6 months and re adjust it again. Thank for the heads up :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
  9. Feb 15, 2016 at 6:55 PM
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    Toytec Boss Rear shocks with reservoir and toytec AAL's.

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    Toytec boss coilovers with Icon UCA's

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  11. Feb 15, 2016 at 9:25 PM
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    Anyone recommend a good shop for alignments in the DFW area (Plano)?
     
  12. Feb 16, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    I go to Firestone in Corinth, Denton, or Flower Mound. I'm sure there is one in your area. Get the lifetime alignment for 180ish bucks. I just lowered my lift .75" and realigned. You won't regret it if you fine tune your ride height a bit.

    Install looks great btw...
     
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