Who got an alignment after their leveling kit install and who didn't? Post results.
#31
Originally Posted by dbhost
Just remember, what happens, or is said on the net, STAYS on the net... Google archives can come back and bite you in the tail...
Hope your wife is computer illiterate.
Hope your wife is computer illiterate.
#32
Originally Posted by 06flamefx4
I got mine aligned today and my steering wheel seems to be off center!! Does anyone else have this problem?? Not tring to jack your thread!
YEP.....It's the most common problem with getting an alignment...took mine back 3 times, then finally decided that I could straighten the wheel myself......Harbor Frieght tools, long handle wrenches help....you just have to be VERY careful, NOT to make it worse, and move one more than the other, effectively screwing up the toe-in again.....
#33
Originally Posted by 06flamefx4
I got mine aligned today and my steering wheel seems to be off center!! Does anyone else have this problem?? Not tring to jack your thread!
Goldmember call me before you get your align done. My buddy's shop is right in spencer and is open at night.
#34
Originally Posted by nothinbutaford
Goldmember call me before you get your align done. My buddy's shop is right in spencer and is open at night.
#35
Originally Posted by dbhost
Take it back to the alignment shop. That is part of the alignment. They got it off. How bad is it? If it's a degree or two don't plan on ever getting much better, but if it's 10 or so degrees off, get them to fix it...
And PawPaw, and the others that noticed a change in ride and handling. Can you describe it? Mine didn't seem to change other than it definately felt taller. But then again I don't corner the truck like I do my Saturn...
And PawPaw, and the others that noticed a change in ride and handling. Can you describe it? Mine didn't seem to change other than it definately felt taller. But then again I don't corner the truck like I do my Saturn...
#37
Originally Posted by xlint1
I can honestly say, since I took the 2.5" leveling kit off, it rides nicer. My 2WD takes bumps better, more like a car, than a truck. Look how much upper control arm travel is lost after the kit is installed. And turns are more stabil feeling. Pretty much like a SUV is more prone to a roll over than a car is.
besides, when you hit a bump, most are 1" or less in depth or height on the road. the travel of your suspension with a leveler is more than sufficient to absord a 2" or bigger bump no problem. I've got alot of huge speed bumps around my house. I can hit them at 30+ mph and the suspension just soaks it up. It's actually very smooth and soft ("soft" is the wrong word, but I can't think of any other way to describe it) on the big stuff.
being 2wd is probably why you notice a big difference. the 2wd coils have a different spring rate than the 4wd coils. it makes the 2wd spongy and slow reacting IMO. Making the truck sit 2-2.5" taller in the front and combined wiht those OEM 2wd coils...I can see where people could maybe feel some ride change.
#38
can level kit cause a Cross Camber to be out?
i just posted a message regarding this situation and wanted your opinions please.
i noticed that there was a post stating that TOE would be affected bu tnot Camber.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=287447
thanks
victor
i noticed that there was a post stating that TOE would be affected bu tnot Camber.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=287447
thanks
victor
#40
Originally Posted by peanstein
i just posted a message regarding this situation and wanted your opinions please.
i noticed that there was a post stating that TOE would be affected bu tnot Camber.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=287447
thanks
victor
i noticed that there was a post stating that TOE would be affected bu tnot Camber.
https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=287447
thanks
victor
#41
Originally Posted by Tylus
How do you lose control arm travel with a leveling kit? I've seen similar posts in other threads and have yet had my question answered. I can kinda see the downward motion being limited. But only if the upper control arm is hitting on the coil-over itself. But not the upward range of motion.
besides, when you hit a bump, most are 1" or less in depth or height on the road. the travel of your suspension with a leveler is more than sufficient to absord a 2" or bigger bump no problem. I've got alot of huge speed bumps around my house. I can hit them at 30+ mph and the suspension just soaks it up. It's actually very smooth and soft ("soft" is the wrong word, but I can't think of any other way to describe it) on the big stuff.
being 2wd is probably why you notice a big difference. the 2wd coils have a different spring rate than the 4wd coils. it makes the 2wd spongy and slow reacting IMO. Making the truck sit 2-2.5" taller in the front and combined wiht those OEM 2wd coils...I can see where people could maybe feel some ride change.
besides, when you hit a bump, most are 1" or less in depth or height on the road. the travel of your suspension with a leveler is more than sufficient to absord a 2" or bigger bump no problem. I've got alot of huge speed bumps around my house. I can hit them at 30+ mph and the suspension just soaks it up. It's actually very smooth and soft ("soft" is the wrong word, but I can't think of any other way to describe it) on the big stuff.
being 2wd is probably why you notice a big difference. the 2wd coils have a different spring rate than the 4wd coils. it makes the 2wd spongy and slow reacting IMO. Making the truck sit 2-2.5" taller in the front and combined wiht those OEM 2wd coils...I can see where people could maybe feel some ride change.
#45
Brake Check aligned mine the day after I installed my 2.5" HBS kit.. i got a full print out showing oriinal numbers and new numbers.. they tried selling me add-on kit for $80 that lets them make more adjustments but I havent had any probs without it. that was 30k miles ago...