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Alignment troubles after lift.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by ZMan2k2, Nov 14, 2022.

  1. Nov 14, 2022 at 7:15 AM
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    ZMan2k2

    ZMan2k2 [OP] “Hold my beer and watch this!”

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    Hey guys.

    I lifted my truck a while back using an Eibach stage 1 kit and JBA HC STD UCAs. I haven’t had a proper alignment since. The shop that did the original install has done two alignments, both crap. Bumpsteer, pulling, wandering, just garbage. Had a different shop do it, and the results are better, but things like bumpsteer, and wandering are still happening. Photo below showing the first shops 2nd attempt (outer columns), and the current setup (inner columns). The only constant here is the custom caster I’ve asked them to get, 3~4.5* . I read to switch the front tires, I’m going to try that today, maybe a full rotation. Any thoughts?image.jpg
     
  2. Nov 14, 2022 at 7:24 AM
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    switching the front tires L 2 R should help tell you if it’s the tires or alignment.
     
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    I work at a dealer near you, if you can't get it sorted out, message me and we can set up an alignment check.

    That said, it looks ok. The camber should be slightly positive.

    But for what you have I don't see reason for bump steer. We've started to go around 3.5 caster max lately, any high seems to have issues. One tech ran 4.5 for awhile and brought it back down.

    Usually see bump steer with low caster, 0.5-1.5.

    So I'd be checking lower ball joints and steering rack next.
     
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  4. Nov 14, 2022 at 7:38 AM
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    Words I don’t want to hear.:( I’ll try switching the fronts. And pray it’s the tires. Thanks @rnish and @Bishop84 , and I’ll keep your offer in mind Bishop.
     
  5. Nov 14, 2022 at 12:40 PM
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    *UPDATE* Tires swapped. 45 min. test drive on freeway and surface roads. LOVING IT!! Thanks to @rnish and @Bishop84 and whoevers' post I read last night. Free fixes are the best fixes. TW - saving money since founded. :bowdown::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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