looking to do a level lift on my 2020 XLT my question is, how many folks have an alignment done after the lift install? any issues if its not done? I've never been happy with anyplace around here to get an alignment

 

Got the rear 5100s installed last week and I actually notice a decent difference in the rear of the truck and how it handles and how it goes over bumps large or small! Patiently waiting for the backordered fronts to come in sometime in March! Was wondering if anyone has a list of the torque settings for the front bolts that require it?


Thanks!

 

Your toe will likely be all that's off, so you'll need the most basic alignment performing or your handling will feel poor and tyres will wear oddly.
I did the same thing, and the amount of roll that's been eliminated was surprising, definitely an improvement in general road feel too.

 

Good man.

Remember that the rear shocks' fastener tightening should be after the truck is on the ground. When the shocks' mount bolts have been given final torque, then every motion of the rear suspension will cause the shock rubber bushings to twist in torsion. When the truck is at normal ride height, the bushings are in a neutral position and will last longer than if they're already twisted when you put the truck on the ground after they're torqued with the truck's suspension topped out (in full "droop"). Same goes for the front control arms bushings.

As for the rest of the torque specs and the front wheel alignment, here you go:

 

Wait it isn't gonna lift my rear 1" is it? It's for stock rear height correct...

 

Ya can actually install the rear shocks with the truck on the ground, which I'm gonna do.

 

Correct, the shock will extend the extra amount if you ad a 1 inch bigger rear block.

 

Ah Ok. Phew...

 

I’m running the Bilstein struts/Eibach Lift Spring combo on my truck. The ride is vastly improved over the OEM setup. I never ran the Bilstein struts on stock springs so I can’t provide a comparison between those setups. You set the struts to the lowest setting and the new lift springs provide all of the lift. My truck sits dead level and the UCA/CV angles don’t look any worse than others I’ve seen running 2.5” leveling kits. I will attach some pictures for you to reference.

 

So it’s just the spring doing all the lift ? No strut spacer ? Bilstien 5100? Improved like how