I am in the process of having a rancho 4" suspension lift with rs9000 shocks. 4 wheel parts charge $105 for alignment after install, and our local ford dealership charges $70. I quess my real question is how critical and what all do they align besides the front. Also do you have to align the rearend also.

Any comments would greatly appretiated.
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To my knowledge, there is no way to align the rear end. The only thing they will do is adjust the toe unless the kit comes with a camber adjustment.

 

Most alignment shops charge $40 in my area.

 

We just paid $49.99 fabtech 6"

 

Make sure to get some pictures when it's done! What tire and wheel combo are you going with? Are you getting the adjustable ride controls? Thumper made the comment that he was not impressed with the ride quality, I'm curious to hear your input? I'm looking to do a setup like that...keep us posted!!

 

Thanks for the input yall. Im going to have my wifes cousin do the install, he works at a local ford dealership were she was from as a head mechanic for 20+ years. He cant do the alignment because the shop doesnt have and alignment machine. After the install, Ill bring it back home which is only about 75miles from where the install is going to be and get it aligned here at the local ford dealership.

I will also post pics and how the ride quality is.

My tires are nitto terra grapplers 33/13/18
My wheels are MotoMetal 951's 18"

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I would not recommend driving that far without an alignment. The truck is going to be so far out of spec it will probably be unstable and unsafe to drive. Not to mention the fact that you could start a wear pattern in your new tires that you will never get rid of. I used to charge $80 for an alignment on a newly modified vehicle. If you must drive it that far have him set the front tires on 2 folded up trash bags and measure the toe. Adjust it as close to 0" as possible, but like I said that is a last resort.