another front alignment Q
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another front alignment Q
I plan on replacing the front springs with new ones plus an add-a-leaf (I think the place called it a "snow plow pkg"). Anyway, reading the previous post from skittlejr about leveling kit, it took about 7 days for the springs to get to working height. How long should I wait to have an alingment done once I get the new springs put on - or doesnt it matter? seems like a good idea to get the truck used to the new springs before alignment.
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
When I did mine a while back (leveling kit only) I drove it about 5 miles then did the alignment. Obviously that doesn't always work especially in Skittlejr's case. I would drive it for a day or two. Thrashing it down some real bumpy roads would be good. The problem with running it too long is the camber and toe in/out is so far out of spec before you get it aligned you will be giving your tires undue wear. Also you might be suprised at what just new front spring might do with out the add a leaf. But if you don't like it then its just as much as the first time to add the extra leaf.
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Ah hah, my wife will never know why the old tires wore out so quickly, but the fact remains, after a week of driving without an alignment, I will clearly be able to show my wife how bad the tires are and will have no choice but to buy a new set (after the alingnment of course)! Good thinking tjbeggs!
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rough country told me a week. read here that an alignment shop said wait a month. it's been just over two weeks, and i am pretty sure mine is where it's gonna be for a while. if you didn't already buy the springs...are you going to get factory springs? i wouldn't. i think i have seen some 2 inch lift springs on ebay before. i would look into those especially after the cost of new springs and add a leafs. i have to put my alignment bushings in this week. after installing the add a leafs, i set the toe the old fashioned way with a tape measure, drove straight. just put on the new tires (larger by about two inches and went to mud tread from street tread) and now the thing pulls left pretty good. this stuff can get a little frustrating. good luck
