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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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I installed the 2 inch spacer above the strut kit and today I had the 33x12.50-17mt put on my 17x9 wheels. It looks great and no rubbing anywhere. So I ask them to align my front end and they looked at it and tell me I have to buy a special kit so they can adjust the caster. Is this something that anyone else with the 2006 year had to buy? Its a 2wd.
 

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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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I had the dealer align my front end and I was told if the caster is in spec. you don't have to buy the kit. I believe it is some shims or something. Mine was OK, so maybe you can get by with out buying the kit. I have an FX4 but this should hold true for your truck.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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Post pics please. I had the 2" spacer installed yesterday and no kit was needed. Mine is a 2005 Lariat 4x4 screw. Original wheels and tires. Man, does it look tall now. I need to measure buy I swear the front is 1/4" taller than the rear. I'll take a pic and post later today, we can compare the two.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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I have not heard of having to get a kit for caster adjustment, but I do know you must buy an eccentric bolt kit to have the camber adjusted.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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It's the Tow In that needs to be set. Take your truck somewhere else....
 
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