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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Hey guys I'm getting a leveling kit here before the end of the month after looking around I've found the one I'm getting and I drove around to different garages and auto parts dealers in town to get quotes on installation and out of the 10 garages I went to only one said after installation I need a wheel alignment just wondering if I need one or if that one guy was trying to get my money
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Yes, you definitely need a front-end alignment after installing a level. I installed mine on Saturday and got an alignment this morning. Only toe will have to be adjusted, though.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 12:58 AM
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Did you notice much difference in the handling of your truck ? Cause I downloaded and was reading the installation instructions on the leveling kit I'm getting and it said there should be a warning decal installed to remind anyone who is driving the truck of the "unique handling characteristics" ?? I just can't see it being that different I should have a warning sticker lol
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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It will handle a little different. It won't be dangerous. And yes, You will need to get an allignment.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Did you notice much difference in the handling of your truck ? Cause I downloaded and was reading the installation instructions on the leveling kit I'm getting and it said there should be a warning decal installed to remind anyone who is driving the truck of the "unique handling characteristics" ?? I just can't see it being that different I should have a warning sticker lol
I haven't noticed mine handling any differently. I installed an AutoSpring leveling kit with 1.5" spacer - it lifted the front end over 2" surprisingly enough.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by cwp2012
Hey guys I'm getting a leveling kit here before the end of the month after looking around I've found the one I'm getting and I drove around to different garages and auto parts dealers in town to get quotes on installation and out of the 10 garages I went to only one said after installation I need a wheel alignment just wondering if I need one or if that one guy was trying to get my money
You can either get an alignment after installation...or buy new tires after 5K miles.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Well thank god that one shop mentioned the alignment cause none of the others did and I wouldn't of had any idea thanks guys ill definitely
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Yep...any time you pull apart your front suspension its always good to check your alignment .
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