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You could do it with FORScan, I think. Post over the FORScan sticky, to make sure. Not sure it requires a reset on this truck if the center position didn't change, but if you have LKA, and/or self-parking, it's probably a good idea to reset it at the new center position anyway. But keep in mind the true center position might not reflect the steering wheel's positon, so it has to be done at the alignment rack IMO. That's why it pays off to pay somebody who knows what they're doing. Good luck.
Ive found that sometimes its just a bad tech or something is indeed loose. Also it pays to go to the place that does 4wd trucks and such as they will know exactly what to correct.
I may be the result of Ford no longer providing camber adjustment bolts on the F-150's. It makes it very difficult for alignment shops to adjust without them.
As result your steering wheel probably isn't centered anymore an it's freaking out the traction control system.
Good news is you can pick them up at most auto parts stores. Get some camber bolts and bring them in when you get your alignment done again. The service tech will thank you.
The bolts do not allow any more adjustment than the truck has without them so thats not 100% true. What they do do is allow you to adjust the alignment much easier to help get it exactly where it needs to be. They also help hold the alignment better. So although they are advantages to having them, there is no NEED for them to get the alignment spot on.
I’m so frustrated. Took it to a different shop and same issue while driving home. The steering wheel is still slightly crooked n driving me nuts. Anything special needs to be done to align the steering wheel. I’m so bit so regretting installing this suspension on. I should have just left it alone.
What are the shops saying is the reason for the steering wheel not to be straight? All that needs to be done is the tie rod ends on each side need to be adjusted. The DS needs to be brough in and the passenger side needs to be adjusted out.
Ive owned many lifted truck and have never had an alignment issue with any of them.
What are the shops saying is the reason for the steering wheel not to be straight? All that needs to be done is the tie rod ends on each side need to be adjusted. The DS needs to be brough in and the passenger side needs to be adjusted out.
Ive owned many lifted truck and have never had an alignment issue with any of them.
Wayne
im here right now and showed them what going on. I’m not leaving until the damn wheel is straight.
I see that you've replaced your steering wheel, will it help if you repositioned it?
the steering wheel was replaced way before the Bilstein and new tires were installed and it was dead center. I hope the shop can get it straightened out.
They shouldnt have an issue adjusting toe to spec as long as key off and steering wheel was held in place with a prop. The shop I went to had no problem getting toe adjusted to spec with my bilstein 5100's on 1.76" setting. It wasn't until afterwards driving it I noticed some wierd driving characteristics I didnt notice before but that could be one of those things I didnt pay attention to till afterwards since I get a bit paranoid after making changes to my trucks. My truck seemed to be wandering and would drift to left with wheel off center to right and drift to the right sometimes regardless of road crown or what lane I was in. Took it back to get alignment checked and it was in spec. They drove and verified what I noticed but they didnt know other than take to dealer to recalibrate EPAS. What I did was search these forums and I disabled what pull/drift compensation in forscan. That took care of the issue I was dealing with. But I just recently learned there is a procedure in forscan that allows us to recalibrate longitudinal sensor for abs. That is the ivd initialization. It will find the center of the steering rack. I believe that may have corrected what I had problems with but have not yet tried it. That may be the issue you arr having as long as they did get toe corrected.
They shouldnt have an issue adjusting toe to spec as long as key off and steering wheel was held in place with a prop. The shop I went to had no problem getting toe adjusted to spec with my bilstein 5100's on 1.76" setting. It wasn't until afterwards driving it I noticed some wierd driving characteristics I didnt notice before but that could be one of those things I didnt pay attention to till afterwards since I get a bit paranoid after making changes to my trucks. My truck seemed to be wandering and would drift to left with wheel off center to right and drift to the right sometimes regardless of road crown or what lane I was in. Took it back to get alignment checked and it was in spec. They drove and verified what I noticed but they didnt know other than take to dealer to recalibrate EPAS. What I did was search these forums and I disabled what pull/drift compensation in forscan. That took care of the issue I was dealing with. But I just recently learned there is a procedure in forscan that allows us to recalibrate longitudinal sensor for abs. That is the ivd initialization. It will find the center of the steering rack. I believe that may have corrected what I had problems with but have not yet tried it. That may be the issue you arr having as long as they did get toe corrected.
i am definitely going to look into this. Thank you so much. Right now it’s not pulling. There is a bit of drift but it always did that when stock. It’s just the steering wheel is crooked while going straight. And when I put the steering wheel in the correct straight position it pulls to the left like a lot.
