2018 Alignment issue after leveling kit
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2018 Alignment issue after leveling kit
Hello everyone.
I recently had a truck shop install a Readylift 2.5 inch leveling kit, brand new 37's Toyos. As soon as I left it pulled to the right while driving. I took it back and had them realign it. They moved tires around thinking it could be the tread. He came back and said its the caster that is not aligning up. Few weeks later I had them install a Fox Dual Steering stabilizer thinking it might help. They realigned it and showed me the numbers again. Once again the caster is what the problem is. The owner said that sometimes when you lift a truck a certain way, it can happen.
For some reason I dont think this is true? He said they do not make a caster adjustment yet for the 2018's, however they would fix the issue?
Any advice?
I recently had a truck shop install a Readylift 2.5 inch leveling kit, brand new 37's Toyos. As soon as I left it pulled to the right while driving. I took it back and had them realign it. They moved tires around thinking it could be the tread. He came back and said its the caster that is not aligning up. Few weeks later I had them install a Fox Dual Steering stabilizer thinking it might help. They realigned it and showed me the numbers again. Once again the caster is what the problem is. The owner said that sometimes when you lift a truck a certain way, it can happen.
For some reason I dont think this is true? He said they do not make a caster adjustment yet for the 2018's, however they would fix the issue?
Any advice?
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1st, find a different shop. Then add caster with caster bushings. The top ball joint has an egg shaped bushing around it that is replaced for caster adjustment. Or use an adjustable bushing. Our axles are adjustable, just that regular shops don't know it.
Check to make sure the front axle is centered. Is it pulling when you let go of the steering wheel, or is the wheel just crooked?
We need a "Is there a competent alignment shop anywhere in the south" thread to list shops that have been through this already.
Check to make sure the front axle is centered. Is it pulling when you let go of the steering wheel, or is the wheel just crooked?
We need a "Is there a competent alignment shop anywhere in the south" thread to list shops that have been through this already.
#3
1st, find a different shop. Then add caster with caster bushings. The top ball joint has an egg shaped bushing around it that is replaced for caster adjustment. Or use an adjustable bushing. Our axles are adjustable, just that regular shops don't know it.
Check to make sure the front axle is centered. Is it pulling when you let go of the steering wheel, or is the wheel just crooked?
We need a "Is there a competent alignment shop anywhere in the south" thread to list shops that have been through this already.
Check to make sure the front axle is centered. Is it pulling when you let go of the steering wheel, or is the wheel just crooked?
We need a "Is there a competent alignment shop anywhere in the south" thread to list shops that have been through this already.
When I let go of the wheel the truck drags right.
Is there a link you can show me what to purchase to allow for the caster to be adjusted ?
#4
Inability to find a competent alignment shop is my #1 reason to avoid any lift kits. I’ve had nothing but bad luck with alignments on a variety of cars, for my entire life. There seem to be millions of these places that claim alignment capability but in my experience, absolutely none that can make a vehicle track straight and not wear the tires funny. Every time I’ve had a car aligned, it comes out worse than when I brought it in. Every single time. And I’m not alone in this. It may be that the South Carolina public schools have a deficit in geometry standards? I can only guess. I remember taking a mustang to a shop one time that was supposed to be better than average in the area. I had recently installed new shocks and springs and I wanted to speak to the tech about what the caster and camber was because I might get caster/camber plates later if he couldn’t get it in range. His eyes quickly glazed over, his face was emotionless, and the cigarette he was smoking dangled from his lower lip. After not getting a response for 10-20 seconds, I said “alright...” and just walked away. When I got the car back, I had to hold the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right to go straight. I brought it back in and the manager told me I must have “spooked” the tech. I learned then that you can’t talk about caster, camber, or toe with an alignment tech. It’s right or wrong and that’s all you need to know. Although right is almost always wrong, and wrong is just wronger. Ok enough of that. Good luck to you!
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Dealing with this same same issue as you right now. My issue is definitely with the alignment and not with an off center steering wheel. Installed the exact same setup and tires last week. I ordered the bushings. They sohould be here by Thursday and I’m going to get them installed. I’m in South Carolina, if anyone has any advice on where to go for my alignment, please let me know. Good looking setup you went with.
Hello everyone.
I recently had a truck shop install a Readylift 2.5 inch leveling kit, brand new 37's Toyos. As soon as I left it pulled to the right while driving. I took it back and had them realign it. They moved tires around thinking it could be the tread. He came back and said its the caster that is not aligning up. Few weeks later I had them install a Fox Dual Steering stabilizer thinking it might help. They realigned it and showed me the numbers again. Once again the caster is what the problem is. The owner said that sometimes when you lift a truck a certain way, it can happen.
For some reason I dont think this is true? He said they do not make a caster adjustment yet for the 2018's, however they would fix the issue?
Any advice?
I recently had a truck shop install a Readylift 2.5 inch leveling kit, brand new 37's Toyos. As soon as I left it pulled to the right while driving. I took it back and had them realign it. They moved tires around thinking it could be the tread. He came back and said its the caster that is not aligning up. Few weeks later I had them install a Fox Dual Steering stabilizer thinking it might help. They realigned it and showed me the numbers again. Once again the caster is what the problem is. The owner said that sometimes when you lift a truck a certain way, it can happen.
For some reason I dont think this is true? He said they do not make a caster adjustment yet for the 2018's, however they would fix the issue?
Any advice?
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For what it is worth, I talked to Toyo. I was informed on stock 20” rims we should be running 44 min 53 max psi. She also said if it is still pulling that they will replace up to 2 tires. She also said these tires are not in spec for stock rim width, they like to have 8.5 min. She mentioned that the pull to the right is common on some vehicles, but not on the f250’s which I know is not true based on this forum. If you buy online, such as myself, be aware that you are not eligible for their trial program.
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I'm hoping I have the opposite problem. My F250 pulled to the right since I drove it off the lot. They adjusted the caster to L=3.7 and R=4.3, cross-rotated the tires and rotors and its pretty close to dialed in now. Though I just bought it 4 weeks ago and about to install a 2.5 Carli level but a little concerned I'm going to be dealing with pulling issues again
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Dealing with this same same issue as you right now. My issue is definitely with the alignment and not with an off center steering wheel. Installed the exact same setup and tires last week. I ordered the bushings. They sohould be here by Thursday and I’m going to get them installed. I’m in South Carolina, if anyone has any advice on where to go for my alignment, please let me know. Good looking setup you went with.
I am just learning about this. Had them on my GMC last and they never had problems. I only had them for about 5000 miles before I bought my F250.
For what it is worth, I talked to Toyo. I was informed on stock 20” rims we should be running 44 min 53 max psi. She also said if it is still pulling that they will replace up to 2 tires. She also said these tires are not in spec for stock rim width, they like to have 8.5 min. She mentioned that the pull to the right is common on some vehicles, but not on the f250’s which I know is not true based on this forum. If you buy online, such as myself, be aware that you are not eligible for their trial program.
I'm hoping I have the opposite problem. My F250 pulled to the right since I drove it off the lot. They adjusted the caster to L=3.7 and R=4.3, cross-rotated the tires and rotors and its pretty close to dialed in now. Though I just bought it 4 weeks ago and about to install a 2.5 Carli level but a little concerned I'm going to be dealing with pulling issues again
HERE IS THE SHEET THEY GAVE ME..... Does this help determine the numbers that I need for the adjustable casters?