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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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......OK, I checked so many alignment threads my eyes are going buggy.:o

On the 97-03 F150 4X4's what alignment adjustments are our trucks capable of and what part is adjusted?

I know for toe the tie rods are the part. Is caster adjustable? Is camber adjustable? Does the tech need to measure Toe Out on Turns, or Thrust Angle or Set Back? All these are important and I want to make sure the tech does his job.

After all, I will have just put on over $1100 dollars worth of new rubber. Want to get every mile I can out of them.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:57 PM
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Camber and Toe are adjustable on these. Most places will show you a before and after chart on how they aligned it. The a-arm is adjustable by the bolts.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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you can get aftermarket camber bolts for the upper control arms that will help with the alignment especially if you do any sort of lift
 
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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OK, I have the adjustable bolts in the upper control arm. In one of the posts here online, I read that the lower control arm was adjustable also....Ijust have to find that post

I am concerned about the turning toe....when in a full lock turn, the outer wheel has to travel a greater distance then the inner wheel and so toe should be adjusted for that. Is this possible on our 97-03 trucks?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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Anyone?

Perhaps an alignment guru?
 
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