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Alignment question, settling springs.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by HITMAN416, Jan 19, 2017.

  1. Jan 19, 2017 at 1:53 PM
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    HITMAN416

    HITMAN416 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I had the alignment done on my truck the day after i put my lift on, Since then the springs settled and i lost anywhere from 3/4" to 1" Am i correct in assuming that my alignment is off now? it still drives perfectly fine and tire wear looks fine (900 miles since the lift) Now it sits a little lower in the front then i would like it to. I was going to trow some 1/4" spacers in there, because from what i have been reading with 1/4" spacers it equals almost a 1/2" of lift at the wheel. So since i lost 3/4" to 1" from the springs settling putting a 1/2" back in i would think i should be ok alignment wise? any feed back on this would be greatly appreciated.

    lift specs

    5100(2nd gen) with OME 887 springs and Light racing UCA's set to 3deg. of caster.
    Rear Deaver AAL with standard 5100's
     
  2. Jan 19, 2017 at 1:54 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    It wouldn't hurt, but I wouldn't stress over it too much.
     
  3. Jan 23, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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    HITMAN416

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    yeah kinda figured but wanted opinions on it. thx
     
  4. Jan 23, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    I have over a 100k of commuting while running front suspension heights that varied from 1" low to 1.5" higher than my aligned height. Never had a lick of trouble.

    What do you think happens when your 200lb buddy jumps in the passenger seat? Or when you carry camping gear across the US on a long trip? Or tow a boat around the state? Almost anything you do will change your ride height at any given point. Most alignment techs dont even put weight in the drivers seat when doing an alignment.
     

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