I just ordered a HBS 2.5 Leveleing kit for my 04 fx4 and im curious as to how many peoeple have not had to re align there front end after installing this....ive seen some people post on here that they didnt have to after they installed the kit. How much will the truck be effected until i get to shop to have it re aligned? I will be doin the install myself in my garage so any suggestions should help....let me know what you guys have experienced!

 

I would recommend ignoring all of those members other posts. The truck may drive straight, but the tires will not be vertical, it just balances out since you did it to both sides.

Just get it there in 100 miles or so to keep from getting any bad wear on your tires.

Oh, and get a pitman arm puller for the install, makes it easier to separate the knuckle from the UCA BJ.

 

i put mine on and drove to nc from south ga, about 1000 miles round trip without having the alignment done. i got home looked at my front right tire and it was bald on one side. the tires had a solid 50% left before this. GET YOUR ALIGNMENT DONE

 

ok thank guys that helps...i figured it would have to be aligned i just didnt know how soon...and i have brand new tires on my truck so didnt wanna push my luck...can i rent a pitman arm puller from place like advance auto or other auto parts stores? im not sure i know what one looks like....ill have to call up my father he might have one layin around since hes a car/truck/jeep guy!

 

Just had mine done. It drove fine, but tires were toed in a little bit

 

You should be able to rent one, I got mine at harbor freight for 5-10 bucks. Looks like this:

 

^^^ok great thanks guys!

 

Rule of thumb, if you're not sure about it, get an alignment. It's fairly inexpensive insurance against replacing expensive tires. Anytime you change the ride height of a vehicle beyond stock, you change the alignment.