Tires rubbing with new lca’s help

this was when I got the tires and wheels. Cut an inch off the fenders. And had no problem rubbing.

 

So, you need to look into how alignment is done on our trucks. Then specifically tell the alignment shop what you want. The LCA cams are used to move the bottom of the spindle in and out and front and back. this us how caster and camber is set. The UCA (unless it is aftermarket) is fixed. Toe and steering wheel centering is adjusted last using the outer tie rods.

This is 100% your issue. You changed the LCAs and inadvertently changed where the bottom of the spindle is (and the position of the wheel in the opening).

 

yeah that’s right. They never touched the lca’s so I’m going in today to get them to re do it

 

do a search here and bring specs that you want them to hit. they have already proven to be incompetent...

 

but remember that without an aftermarket upper (that is adjustable or has some lift correction built in), caster and camber will fight each other, so they may not be able to get there... you may have to choose more caster and imperfect camber for example...

 

yea I gotcha. I’m getting ucas. I know I’ve needed them forever now just haven’t been able to get them but I’m ordering them today. I appreciate everyone’s help.

 

Why not try to get a proper alignment first before dropping money on uppers? How much are you lifted up front?

 

I am getting proper alignment first before uppers. It’s lifted 3”

 

If they can’t the camber out of the negative cause they are working to get you a good caster number, you’re just gonna wear the inside edge away on your new tires.

 

This and SPCs worked great for me.You will wonder why you didnt do it sooner.

 

Okay I went back and the did it again. The rubbing is gone for the most part it’s a lot better. It rubs when turning hard in reverse. But I can turn in and out of parking spots now lol. I’m dum af when it comes to alignments but I got it done Sunday. It’s Tuesday and the fire measurements are crazy compared to the current measurements I left with Sunday so I took a side by side pic. I had to argue with the guy bc I told him my new lca’s weren’t touched at all and he said yeah they didn’t need to be and I bout lost it. I said man I just bolted them on there’s no way they were right. And he looked clueless and they took it back. I won’t be going there again. And now I know why they offer lifetime alignment for $200

 

It isn't rocket surgery my guy.... you have a few different adjustments that control the geometry of your IFS. Check out: https://overlandoutfitters.shop/blogs/news/the-myths-of-lifting-an-ifs-vehicle and Tinkerer's Adventure on YT

 

Better. Not perfect but better. Only complaint is would have like to see that .09 toes closer to .05 or matching the other side.

 

yeah I agree. But good enough to I get uppers and go to a different shop