i just picked up my truck today after having 3.5" front spindles and 2" rear blocks...im wondering if anyone has noticed that wheels/tires appear to lean in a little now...please let me know if this is not normal....strange thing is truck drives perfectly straight and ride quality is great too....thanks!

 

Did you have your front end realigned?

 

It could be the alignment, but I have also heard of this being the case if you don't buy thier caster adjustment case. Caster can be fixed by an alignment job but they will have to adjust your tie rod ends which is more than it's worth. I'd suggest asking the shop where you got it installed if they put on the fabtech caster alignment kit.



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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner, coyboy antenna ball
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (33.1x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
Crimeguard alarm, Power locks

future:
1" coil spring spacer
new rims

dreaming:
true dual exhaust with flowmasters
RCD 5" lift, 315/75r16 Yokahama Geolander MT(34.9x12.6)
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I just noticed you are in Austin. I can give you the name and number of a very reputable shop that can fix all your problems. E-mail me.

 

there was no alignment done....nowhere in the instructions for installing the spindles did it mention doing an alignment so i didnt think it ws going to be necessary....what will this caster alignment run me??? also, roland could you send me your email address so i can talk with you about that shop you mentioned....thanks!

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2001 Supercrew 5.4, Moonroof, Silver Metallic, WMS Racing Tube, Custom 3" Magnaflow Exhaust, Westin Bars : Email- tohigh4you@aol.com
New Project Car: 1991 Firebird Formula 5.7L w/Paxton Supercharger 8lbs of Go Power

 

Where in Austin did you have yours done?

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1998 Ford F150 4.2L V6
American Racing Rims
Brush Gaurd
Tinted Windows
Saving for lift and Air Raid

 

bill reads custom auto out in oak hill....ive had them do alot of work on my firebird and now my truck....they are really very good people.....the reason they didnt do alignment is because they arent setup for it and like i said earlier,the fabtech instructions dont mention it at all.....if you are interested in talking with them email me and ill give you contact names/phone....thanks,
john

 

TooHigh-

FYI Nothing like the lean you're talking about with my spindle lift...I'd get it checked...that's the camber setting isn't it?

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2000 F150 XLT 4.6L V8 Auto, SuperCab, Torreador Red Metallic, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Drop-in, 265/75/R16 Futura Mud Terrains, Ford Bedliner, Tinted Windows, Steel Horse Billet Grill, Fabtech 3.5" Spindles, 2" rear blocks, Fabtech Performance Shocks
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well, im happy to say that i wasnt seeing things....i went yesterday and got my new tires and had an alignment done.... the caster was off but $55 later, shes sitting up straight once again!!!! thanks everyone for your replies!!!

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2001 Supercrew 5.4, Moonroof, Silver Metallic, WMS Racing Tube, Custom 3" Magnaflow Exhaust, Westin Bars, Fabtech 3.5" Lift Spindles/2" Rear Lift Blocks, 16X8 American Racing Atlas w/ Dunlop Radial Rover AT :
New Project Car: 1991 Firebird Formula 5.7L w/Paxton Supercharger 8lbs of Go Power

 

I see that you guys are from Austin. Well you guys should look into the upcoming F150 rally in San Antonio on March 2-4. Click here for all the info: http://www.f150world.com/forums/topic.asp?id=16303 Or you can send me an email at Mudder@texaschapter.com for more info. Should be a great time, our rallys always are. But look into it.

Thanks,
Patrick

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