So I installed new upper control arms and RCV IWE eliminator kit (3rd set of iwes I said screw it) I was wondering I know I should get a alignment after installing new upper control arms but since the bolt holes are not oblong like the LCA bolt holes how does a shop do a alignment then?

 

IMO just depends on what it costs just for a check in your area. Usually it's not that bad. Chances are it's fine, but pretty much always a good idea to at least check after changing significant suspension components. Of course you can just watch how the tires wear even if there is no pull felt, but if you do end up getting some uneven tire wear down the road, tires arent cheap anymore.

 

New UCAs can definitely change camber and caster. I am about to install SPC UCAs and I know they alone increase caster 2 degrees because SPC is expecting a lifted front which decreases caster.

 

The lower arms adjust to balance the off set of the new uppers, been down this road a couple of times.

 

wow can’t believe I didn’t think of that. Lol thanks

 

Got the alignment done this morning.

 

Looks like just a Toe adjustment. Curious, were the new UCAs OEM?

 

no I got them off of rock auto. Mevotech was the brand. The upper ball joint in greasable and it seems to have a better angle than oem