Alignment Issue After Level - Check My Numbers Please
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
UPDATE :
Took the truck back in at 750 miles to have everything retorqued and alignment addressed at the shop that did the installation.
They drove the truck. Agreed that it had a "floating" feeling and blamed it on the tires. Said the alignment numbers I attached originally above were the recommendation by Readylift. I asked where he got that info, because the Readylift installation instructions specifically says a realignment back to the Ford factory specs is necessary. Guy argued that that was incorrect. Spoke with manager and got the same response. Whats wild is the number of these kits they are putting on trucks. I have been in there 3 times now and each time there were at least 2 F250s getting the same Readylift SST 2.5" installed by them.
I will follow up with a local alignment shop I saw recommended on here. I spoke to that shop over the phone on Thursday and the guy chuckled and said, Yes Sir, bring it in. We get these all the time. We can get you where you need to be.
So the cost of my lift just went up another $100-$200. One day I will just learn to leave these damn trucks alone and as they are from the factory.
Took the truck back in at 750 miles to have everything retorqued and alignment addressed at the shop that did the installation.
They drove the truck. Agreed that it had a "floating" feeling and blamed it on the tires. Said the alignment numbers I attached originally above were the recommendation by Readylift. I asked where he got that info, because the Readylift installation instructions specifically says a realignment back to the Ford factory specs is necessary. Guy argued that that was incorrect. Spoke with manager and got the same response. Whats wild is the number of these kits they are putting on trucks. I have been in there 3 times now and each time there were at least 2 F250s getting the same Readylift SST 2.5" installed by them.
I will follow up with a local alignment shop I saw recommended on here. I spoke to that shop over the phone on Thursday and the guy chuckled and said, Yes Sir, bring it in. We get these all the time. We can get you where you need to be.
So the cost of my lift just went up another $100-$200. One day I will just learn to leave these damn trucks alone and as they are from the factory.
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 571
Likes: 3
UPDATE :
Took the truck back in at 750 miles to have everything retorqued and alignment addressed at the shop that did the installation.
They drove the truck. Agreed that it had a "floating" feeling and blamed it on the tires. Said the alignment numbers I attached originally above were the recommendation by Readylift. I asked where he got that info, because the Readylift installation instructions specifically says a realignment back to the Ford factory specs is necessary. Guy argued that that was incorrect. Spoke with manager and got the same response. Whats wild is the number of these kits they are putting on trucks. I have been in there 3 times now and each time there were at least 2 F250s getting the same Readylift SST 2.5" installed by them.
I will follow up with a local alignment shop I saw recommended on here. I spoke to that shop over the phone on Thursday and the guy chuckled and said, Yes Sir, bring it in. We get these all the time. We can get you where you need to be.
So the cost of my lift just went up another $100-$200. One day I will just learn to leave these damn trucks alone and as they are from the factory.
Took the truck back in at 750 miles to have everything retorqued and alignment addressed at the shop that did the installation.
They drove the truck. Agreed that it had a "floating" feeling and blamed it on the tires. Said the alignment numbers I attached originally above were the recommendation by Readylift. I asked where he got that info, because the Readylift installation instructions specifically says a realignment back to the Ford factory specs is necessary. Guy argued that that was incorrect. Spoke with manager and got the same response. Whats wild is the number of these kits they are putting on trucks. I have been in there 3 times now and each time there were at least 2 F250s getting the same Readylift SST 2.5" installed by them.
I will follow up with a local alignment shop I saw recommended on here. I spoke to that shop over the phone on Thursday and the guy chuckled and said, Yes Sir, bring it in. We get these all the time. We can get you where you need to be.
So the cost of my lift just went up another $100-$200. One day I will just learn to leave these damn trucks alone and as they are from the factory.
brett
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Team in Navasota is actually where I picked this 2019 up from!
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 68
Likes: 1
From: Washington
Back in the day, I had put 285/16/70 BFGs on stock 2001 F350 wheels. Going down the freeway was fine, but do a lane change and it felt like I floated. Quick movements of the steering wheel was like driving a boat.
I put some wider wheels (from 7s to 9") on and it cleared things right up.
I put some wider wheels (from 7s to 9") on and it cleared things right up.
Cross-Country
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 96
Likes: 1
Back in the day, I had put 285/16/70 BFGs on stock 2001 F350 wheels. Going down the freeway was fine, but do a lane change and it felt like I floated. Quick movements of the steering wheel was like driving a boat.
I put some wider wheels (from 7s to 9") on and it cleared things right up.
I put some wider wheels (from 7s to 9") on and it cleared things right up.
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 571
Likes: 3
Hell there aren't really any other shops that do any better is what I have found. They all suck in some form or fashion, which is a shame being that I'm in the 4th largest city in the country. So far the best shop was Autonation Ford in Katy of all places and were actually the least expensive too.
Team in Navasota is actually where I picked this 2019 up from!
Team in Navasota is actually where I picked this 2019 up from!
brett
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,830
Likes: 253
From: NorCal
you were right down the road from us. We do a lot of business with team ford. Great folks. Your experience is why our Jeep shop does so much business and our customers are so happy. It’s not much more work to do the right thing. The fact they are standing by their guns on not at least returning the caster to spec shows their level of knowledge. If you get caster shims, bring them up and I’ll help you install them. Maybe take an hour for both and most of that is chatting
brett
brett
Logistics Pro
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3,674
Likes: 51
From: SoCal
Just FYI, its a solid axle, nothing is going to change in the alignment when you level except for the caster. You need a 2 degree caster shim, or an adjustable to try to get you back into the 3.3-3.6 range. That will take the float away.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
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
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
you were right down the road from us. We do a lot of business with team ford. Great folks. Your experience is why our Jeep shop does so much business and our customers are so happy. It’s not much more work to do the right thing. The fact they are standing by their guns on not at least returning the caster to spec shows their level of knowledge. If you get caster shims, bring them up and I’ll help you install them. Maybe take an hour for both and most of that is chatting
brett
brett
I sure appreciate your offer! Its a pretty good haul up there for me unless I happen to be driving through, so I plan on having an accredited alignment shop that I found throw in the shims and get me on the road. From everywhere I've seen in my research and echoed by Tricon, I need 2 degree shims to get me to the 3-3.6 range. I put 750 miles on it this weekend and there is a noticeable change in the floating. Its driving much better. Again, thanks for extending the help.
I pulled my enclosed trailer with it today and noticed the floating feeling came right back though, so some weight on the rear causes it to return.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
frdf250
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
14
Mar 14, 2024 06:24 PM
TRAINHORNMAN
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
53
Jan 16, 2020 10:13 AM
granny_rocket
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
2
Dec 17, 2015 06:03 AM