Allignment. What do I tell the shop?
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Ok so I finally got the kit installed and I am taking it over to get an alignment and I wanted to check if you guys had input on what numbers I should give the alignment shop.
I got a 3inch lift out of the kit and I have 35" tires on a 2 door X.
From my research it should look like this:
Castor: 5-6 degrees through shortening upper controll arms 3/8 of an inch
Toe In : 1/8 of an inch closer than stock
Is there anything else I need to tell them?
I got a 3inch lift out of the kit and I have 35" tires on a 2 door X.
From my research it should look like this:
Castor: 5-6 degrees through shortening upper controll arms 3/8 of an inch
Toe In : 1/8 of an inch closer than stock
Is there anything else I need to tell them?
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don't tell them to shorten anything until they have done the measurements. Let them review with you the adjustment needed. try to gt 4.5 to 5.5 degree caster.
do you have 8 new arms or did you only get the uppers?
toe should be 1/8' in or neutral. I run neutral but next alignment I'm running 1/8" in.
do you have 8 new arms or did you only get the uppers?
toe should be 1/8' in or neutral. I run neutral but next alignment I'm running 1/8" in.
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If you do go to an alignment shop, make sure it comes with a warrenty. I paid $129 for a 5 year warrenty. Have been back there 3 times due to bent tie rod, adjustment to my suspention, and change of tires. Worth the money.