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Not sure--- but thats why I reached out. I'll probably end up doing something totally different when it all comes down to it. Lots of time for companies to make some high performing stuff for us

 

For the toe how did that work for what you wanted to what you got? I saw you asked for negative but got positive? Any changes since then. Planning for my alignment tomorrow after a 3/2 lift with stock wheels/tires. Thanks.

 

Truck drove great with this alignment. Steering effort slightly increased which is from the added caster. That's the trade off for better handling and highway stability. Not difficult to steer, just a heads up, you might notice it while parking.

 

Forgot to mention...

If you have stock upper control arms (UCA) you might not be able to get as much positive caster compared to my numbers. The factory caster adjustment is the lower control arm (LCA) bolts. Often people who are lifted more than 2 inches front will need aftermarket UCA with more adjustments built in to help increase caster and set camber.

So if your UCAs are stock, the shop might say they maxed out the caster and that's all they could get... which could also affect the camber numbers somewhat.

It'd be worth it to have the max caster in that case, provided the camber is still within factory spec. The toe, they should be able to set just fine.

So if you have stock UCA I'd tell them to max out the positive caster. They will get the other values within spec after that.

Another thing, I don't know what type of lift you have. If you have stock UCA you should check to make sure your UCA don't contact the springs at full droop. Jack up the truck in your driveway/garage until the front tire leaves the ground. Then take a look.

Hope that helps. Let us know how your alignment goes.

 

Thanks for the info. I’ll definitely have to take it into account. I do have stock UCAs, for now. I will upgrade to JBAs at some point. I’ve got the Ironman Foam Cell Pro and it gave me about 3” with where I have it set now. I’m sure sure I’m leaving it there and I’ll need to double check on the droop. I don’t remember them touching but didn’t make a mental note. I had my alignment scheduled for tomorrow but had to cancel and going to wait 14 days before I’ll go in. Luckily Firestone is going to honor the $40 off lifetime alignment Labor Day deal.

 

Nice! How do you like the Ironman 4x4 setup? How's the ride? It's becoming more popular. I have one friend with it currently on his truck, and another friend about to install his.

 

So far really happy. I know everyone says this about their lift, but feels much better than stock. You still feel bumps but they are really smoothed out, driving at 50+ is really smooth. There is really no dip while stopping, and feel more stable. I’m waiting till I get more miles for a really good review since I’ve not even gotten over 200 miles on it yet. I can’t compare it to any other lifts but maybe once ill let others in my truck I’ll let someone with another lift ride in it.

 

Hey, if you're happy that's what matters .

The stock brake dive drove me crazy lol. That and the stock boat-like handling.

 

Sure am. Same feeing about the diving and boat feeling and now it gone. Just gotta wait to get wheels and tires.

 

would it be too much to ask if you posted a new side shot of your truck? Now that it has settled, I’m thinking of going your route on the notches