Alignment

[mtsoxfan]

I have a 2019 Lariat, and when I go for an alignment, I'm told they don't have specs for a level truck. They say they'll do their best.
Does anyone know the alignment specs for a leveled 2019, and would you please share?
Thanks.

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[Ranger_Rocks]

Prior to delivery, my dealer installed our FP/Fox Leveling Kit. When I asked for alignment data, they gave me this...

 

[mtsoxfan]

Thanks. I will use this info in case no one else has any details. I know when my level kit was put in by Ford, they had to send it out, as their machine couldn't do it. My camber or caster, don't remember which, was out of specs that they used. Was told they couldn't adjust it.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Hi Mtsoxfan,

The caster split might be a tad too much. If you experience any pulling to one side or the other, you might have caster split lowered to around 0.2° to improve.... JMO.

Best,
Phil

 

[mtsoxfan]

Thank you.

 

[got3fords]

When I had my Eibach front shocks installed, set at 1.5" lift, they installed and did an a alignment and said nothing of it. 28k miles later still rides and drives fine. Probably not a good comparison to a proper "lift" but that's all I got.

 

[JasonTremor]

Generally the goal is to set it back to OEM specs on trucks. Depending on the lift height and method leveraged, OEM specs will not be achievable and they will get it as close as possible. The phrase "they will do their best" is often an honest statement.
For a 2 inch or less level, they should be able to get it close with the factory adjustment range. Sometimes they have to fudge on caster to get camber and vice versa.

 

[Frenchy]

I have a 2019 Lariat, and when I go for an alignment, I'm told they don't have specs for a level truck. They say they'll do their best.
Does anyone know the alignment specs for a leveled 2019, and would you please share?
Thanks.

The specifications are the same no matter what. With the truck being leveled itay be tough to keep it in specifications. This is due the the extra Caster angle that can't be corrected unless the rear is also lifted.

 

[Cg32]

As others have said, the specs are the same and they will just get it as close as possible. They may just have to work a bit harder than they want to get it there. Depending on the lift, you may actually want a bit more caster than oem. I would find a 4x4 shop and have them do it if the local shop has these sort of questions. It may be more, but it is worth it

 

[mtsoxfan]

Thank you all for the clarification. It might be tough finding a 4x4 shop around here, but will start looking...

 

[Frenchy]

Thank you all for the clarification. It might be tough finding a 4x4 shop around here, but will start looking...

The dealership can do the alignment as well. It doesn't have to be a 4x4 shop to do the alignment

 

[MountainGoat]

Mine was slightly out of spec due to level kit and passenger front tire is worn down on the outside, much more than the inside tread. I rotated them so it's on the rear now. It is what it is.

 

[JasonTremor]

Mine was slightly out of spec due to level kit and passenger front tire is worn down on the outside, much more than the inside tread. I rotated them so it's on the rear now. It is what it is.

Care to post pictures of the alignment adjusters on the lower control arms? Some alignment shops just adjust tow and send people on their way. Easy to tell if that has happened to you based on a picture of those adjustment points.

 

[Grandaccess]

mine are starting to wear on the inside of the tire, a few weeks ago I had it alignment done and was .5 out seems to still be wearing
I noticed on the sheet the specs they used were for the Tremore? I have a 21 FX4 with a lift

 

[hookem57]

Thanks. I will use this info in case no one else has any details. I know when my level kit was put in by Ford, they had to send it out, as their machine couldn't do it. My camber or caster, don't remember which, was out of specs that they used. Was told they couldn't adjust it.

If you have a Tremor there is a thread on here that is Tremor specific.

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