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Does 1.5” leveling require alignment

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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 01:10 AM
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Default Does 1.5” leveling require alignment

Hi all. new to the forum. I have a 2008 F150 King Ranch 2WD. Replacing the shocks and struts. I was thinking while I have the struts off I should add 1.5” leveling kit. Will I need to have an alignment?
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 01:17 AM
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You really should. The camber is going to go negative a certain amount and the toe will be affected slightly. Alignment pays for itself in tire life, and they just drive so nice when everything is right.

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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by saxetevoli
Hi all. new to the forum. I have a 2008 F150 King Ranch 2WD. Replacing the shocks and struts. I was thinking while I have the struts off I should add 1.5” leveling kit. Will I need to have an alignment?
Any front suspension work should be followed by an alignment. As PerryB said, an alignment will pay for itself in tire life.
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Old Jan 12, 2018 | 08:54 AM
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Yep. Anytime you mess with the front end... have the alignment checked. Tires are a big investment, make them last as long as you can.
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