got another quote today on leveling and this time it was even higher than the last. the guy quoted using pro-comp and told me the f150's were more expensive because they need an alignment cam for the alingment. this is the first i had heard this.

is that true?

 

I think ak

 

Alignment cams are highly recommended because once you break the factory torque and move the LCA, there is a high chance that the alignment won't stay. I have no idea why Ford doesn't just include LCA cams from the factory. Cams also make it much easier to dial in the alignment on the rack.

 

10 years ago those cam kits cost about $30 per side. No idea how much they cost these days but multiply each kit cost (2 kits required per truck) times how ever many trucks they build and you have your answer.

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The Ford Cam Kits are prettty expensive, at the dealer. My dealer qouted $240, for a pair. Their around $70, on Ebay. Quite expensive for what they are.

 

$70 to do both sides of truck (price is for one side) on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0039K0L8E

 

Around $70, per side. Their are some cheaper kits out their, but the OEM kit is a little better quality.

 

A good alignment shop will tell you cams are a waste of money and just make it easier for the tech to make the adjustments...

 

Granted I haven't compared this LCA cam kit side by side with OEM cams but usually there is no difference. Most of the OEM alignment kits are just rebranded MOOG, Raybestos, or SPC stuff anyway. FWIW, I've been using SPC alignment kits for over 15 years and have never had an issue plus they have a great tech help line.

 

I think the opposite a bad alignment shop won't even bother with them. Anything beyond a stock factory alignment should have cams. Well we are allowed to have our opinions I put them on my leveled truck with my Bilstien's. No uneven tire wear, vibrations or clunks. Ford doesn't use them anymore to save costs so the current design of trucks straight from the factory with no modifications shouldn't require them.