Post Daystar 2" Leveling Kit Alignment Issues
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Texas Hill Country
Post Daystar 2" Leveling Kit Alignment Issues
I own a 2014 F-150 FX4 Supercrew with less than 7k miles on the odometer. I just had a shop install a 2" Daystar leveling kit, and when I took it to a Ford dealer for an alignment, I was in for a surprise. The technician mentioned that the camber was off so much that it needed a "Camber Adjustment Kit" to be installed, so that the alignment can be properly completed. I walked into this dealership with intentions of paying a $89 cost for an alignment, and instead had to pay $350.
Has anyone encountered this issue?
Has anyone encountered this issue?
Tuned
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 340
Likes: 40
I ended up doing the same on my 12 after my 1.5" autospring level. The dealer wasn't willing to get it close only do the kit and align it or nothing.
I was told by a friend who is a tech at a Ford dealership to not let Ford align a truck with aftermarket suspension, they'll just try to sell more stuff.
I was told by a friend who is a tech at a Ford dealership to not let Ford align a truck with aftermarket suspension, they'll just try to sell more stuff.
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Texas Hill Country
That's ridiculous! I have been researching it, and found that it's a 50/50 on the outcome of this. I'm about to head back down there this morning due to the steering wheel not being center, and if they can't get it right after paying $350 for an alignment, I'm going to demand them to remove their camber adjustment kit, refund me my money, and I'll go somewhere else for another opinion.
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
From: Texas Hill Country
Yeah, taxgod4u, I'm regretting the decision of taking it to a Ford dealer for sure. The service advisor I took it to, actually use to be a service advisor for me years ago for a Ford Dealership I use to manage. I'm not blaming him 100% for this, but majority of the blame is towards the service technician. I thought I'd be in good/honest hands with this service, but now I'm realizing that anyone will do whatever it takes to make a quick buck these days.
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
I own a 2014 F-150 FX4 Supercrew with less than 7k miles on the odometer. I just had a shop install a 2" Daystar leveling kit, and when I took it to a Ford dealer for an alignment, I was in for a surprise. The technician mentioned that the camber was off so much that it needed a "Camber Adjustment Kit" to be installed, so that the alignment can be properly completed. I walked into this dealership with intentions of paying a $89 cost for an alignment, and instead had to pay $350.
Has anyone encountered this issue?
Has anyone encountered this issue?
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,298
Likes: 24
From: Damon (South East Texas)
I installed the camber adjustment kits myself and took it to my local Sears Automotive Center for an alignment after my 2'' leveling kit installation. ~ $85 for and alignment and $60 for the kit. I've had great results from Sears. They also aligned my '05 Explorer after I rebuilt the front end. Both my Explorer and F150 drive great and the tires are wearing evenly. 
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,474
Likes: 24
From: ME
I just had a 2" leveling kit installed and took it to a local shop that aligned it for me and all seems ok. They said the camber was way out and brought it into alignment fine. Typical dealership just trying to make an extra buck. I'm not sure if its me ( my ocd) or if the steering wheel is off by less than a 1/4" to the right, they re checked the alignment and said it was perfect. So must be my OCD .
Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,474
Likes: 24
From: ME
90% of the time you don't need a camber kit, just the toe in adjusted after a leveling kit install. I've installed about a dozen of them and never needed a camber kit.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 8,298
Likes: 24
From: Damon (South East Texas)
Resident smarta$$
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,929
Likes: 9
From: Oaks,PA
It might be fine for you but not for me. I wanted mine a little higher without going with a full lift kit. I'm pretty happy with it, and it doesn't look like the other 500,000 F150s on the road around here. Just boils down to personal preference I suppose
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post