I had a 4" TRAILMASTER kit installed and the shop that did the work (Tom's Tire Pros in San Gabriel, CA) cannot get the front end alligned, it has been back in the shop three times now and still pulls to the right. Has anyone else had this problem? What should I do?

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[This message has been edited by Kiley Schmit (edited 03-31-2000).]

 

Looks like the rear end is sitting to far down too.....go to a rear alignment place..something sounds very wrong..Dave

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Are the torsion bars cranked up? I think you would have to level out the stance, then take it to a place that can do a 4 wheel alignment. I don't think there's an adjustment for the rear axle other than the slop between the leaf spring centering pin & the axle, which should be minimal. But you could check the alignment of all 4 wheels & see if anything is screwy.

 

The torsions are cranked a little and the rear is lower intentionally. (I like the prerunner look.) With the rear, I had them install the add-a-leaf and remove the factory block. I do think the back may be a little too low (I haven't decided) and may have them put the blocks back in.
I have almost 2,000 miles on the lift kit and have not noticed any uneven tire wear.
Thanks for the feedback.

 

Kiley, I also have the Trailmaster lift and had no problems at all aligning it. I have to agree with DAVENSA and d reyes that the rear of the truck is the problem. I have had both add a leaf which leveled out the stance and blocks that raised the rear just a tad like it came from the factory and neither caused any problems. I'm sure weight transfer to the rear because of your lowered rear has a lot to do with it.

Good luck

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