2.5" Autospring Spacer Problem
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2.5" Autospring Spacer Problem
Hi, I installed the 2.5" autospring spacers in my 06 f-150 about 6 months ago, I did have it aligned, and now the inside one inch of the front tires is worn almost bald. I did notice that when I turn to full lock the upper a-arm does contact the spring, and the front end of the truck drops a bit. I was wondering if it was possible to have gotten the spacers on wrong, or does my truck have some other issues. I just got some new bfg at's on and I don't want to do them any harm so it is scheduled for a new alignment 2moro, I want to make sure everthing is fine before then. Any help is appreciated.
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The Auto Spring Spacers are the ones to have!!!
And can only be put in one way...
What size tires are you running?
Are you running factory or aftermarket wheels?
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And can only be put in one way...
What size tires are you running?
Are you running factory or aftermarket wheels?
AirAid modular intake tube, K&N filter, Magnaflow Exhaust, Line-X'd bed and fender wells, 2.5 Inch AS Level Kit and 3 inch AS Rear Block, 1 Mile range Viper 5900 SST remote start and alarm system, JL Audio Stealthbox, JL Audio 500/1, JL Audio 300/4, Alpine Type-R 6.5 inch components in front doors, Alpine Type-R 5x7's in rear doors, Alpine Iva-w505, LOTS of Dynamat, 15% Tinted windows, Billet Grills in factory H-bar and lower bumper.
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Hi, I am home now and after a better look the a-arms are not rubbing the coils at all, so this problem must be due to something else. The truck still does drop the front end at full lock on one side(opposite to the turn direction). It appears that the steering linkage is angled too much when turning full lock to the right and is actually pulling upwards some towards the end of the stroke. It does it in both directions, but to the right is the worst. Is there anything that can be done to stop this, has anyone else had this happen?? Thanks for the replies.
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please post your findings. i debated a while about getting a lift again and since i only heard good things i said what the hell. it's always good to hear about "side effects" of certain products as it helps others make a better decision.