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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 02:52 AM
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When you install a leveling kit (preferably 2.5") do you NEED to get an alignment? If so how much do shops usually charge for an alignment. Give or take.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 03:40 AM
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... you dont HAVE to have an allignment... unless you like your tires .... haha i drove mine for 2 weeks before i got an allignment becouse the guy that does my allignments does it for free i just work around his jobs.. but he charges 49.95... there are some out there that about 10 dollars cheaper... but when you get an allignment go with someoen you can trust and they will do it perfect... my local ford dealer did my allignment once and they just set it to ford specs... which the shop that did mine after the install did it to neer perfect.... you can get it done to ford specs... or you can get it neer perfect...
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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50-60 is about average.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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YES, get an alignment.

When you look at the changes in suspension angles if you don't you will be running with all the weight of your truck on the corner of your tire instead of the flatbottom. This will cause your tires to wear unevenly and extremely quickly.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Whenever you change the geometry and demensions of your suspension, ALWAYS get an alignment.
$65 at Firestone
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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ur looking at 40-50 for 2wd, and 50-60 maybe 70 for a 4wd. but YES, it is required for a FRONT leveling kit. AAL and Blocks do not require alignments.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Damn all of you. It's $110 here on the Vineyard. Luckily my friend works at one of the shops so I brought it in when the boss man wasn't around.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Good night man $110 I thought mine was a lot at $80....that's insane.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by suttonjr7
Good night man $110 I thought mine was a lot at $80....that's insane.
Well I live on an island...if you're frugal here you're in hell.
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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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Just installed an AutoSpring 2.5" leveling kit on mine and aligned it for
$60. Toe-in was really off.
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