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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 06:45 PM
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First post! Sorry if this is a common question but couldn't find anything on it. Just replaced my ball joints on my 2005 lariat along with the control arms and alignment kit. Now the shop can't align my truck. They are wanting to take the leveling kit out. Any help guys?
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Is the issue with the tires being too big? i would try another shop.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:50 PM
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i have 33'' and i was able to get mine alligned. i also have the camber kit which helped out.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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I don't think the tires are too big. The guys at the shop said that they don't have the ability to make enough adjustment on the alignment.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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By leveling do you mean you raised the front to match the rear or vise versa?
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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that happened to me a long time ago. Call around to other places and let them know what you have. I just put on my 2" level, added new tires, and Wheel works did it. No problem.
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Rnlcomp
By leveling do you mean you raised the front to match the rear or vise versa?
Raised the front to match the rear
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 08:12 PM
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So now they are telling me that my front end is stretched out and that is why front end can't be aligned. Apparently the kit on the front end has the tires so stretched out that an alignment can't happen. I'm kinda just dumbfounded by the whole situation.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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A shop tried to tell my buddy it would cost more since its a leveling kit and they would need extra parts so it would cost more. Buuuut called a shop i knew and they did it the same day for $89 no extra nothin and no problems. Some shops know what they are doing some dont. Bottom line always shop around.
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