Alignment problems
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Alignment problems
First off I have a 1980 F-150 4x4, with IRS front suspension.
I installed a 6in. lift kit and now my tires are WAY off. I ordered new steering parts, but some are on back order and I need to get the truck inspected this weekend. I would go get an alignment but I would have to get it re-done again after my new parts come in.
Well at first I thought it might just be the toe that was off, but it seems like its my camber thats my problem. The tires look like this \ / they are riding on the outside edges.
So here is the question, Is it possible to correct this in my drivway. It doesn't have to be perfect just look good with the naked eye. So if this can be done, can someone please tell me what to do.
Thankyou, Dave
I installed a 6in. lift kit and now my tires are WAY off. I ordered new steering parts, but some are on back order and I need to get the truck inspected this weekend. I would go get an alignment but I would have to get it re-done again after my new parts come in.
Well at first I thought it might just be the toe that was off, but it seems like its my camber thats my problem. The tires look like this \ / they are riding on the outside edges.
So here is the question, Is it possible to correct this in my drivway. It doesn't have to be perfect just look good with the naked eye. So if this can be done, can someone please tell me what to do.
Thankyou, Dave
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Alignment problems
You want it to look ok youll have to back to the factory coils...the rest of your lift kit would include a "drop bracket" for the center of your I frame where the I-beams mount. Sorry there is no other way around it.
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Dave, I have a 94 with a 4" lift. There is an easy fix for this. There are Camber/Caster Adjustment Cams avaliable to correct this. It cost me around 150.00 for a front end alignment becauce of the cost of the cams. They go in the upper ball joint hole on the I beams. I think if you go to an alignment shop the just may have what you need. Good luck to you.
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