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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 01:20 PM
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So, I just installed a Doelsch Tech 5" lift on my 2003 2wd Supercrew which consists of 3" lift spindles and 2" lift Springs as well as 3" blocks in rear with all 4 new shocks.. Also replaced upper & lower ball joints while in there. Took to get alignment this morning and was told I needed a camber bolt kit. The shop had the kit, so I got it installed. Technician was able to correct the toe, but could not get all of the negative camber out of it. Right now, drivers side is -2.0 deg & pass. side is -2.5.
He told me I'm going to need longer or adjustable upper control arms. Problem is I can't find anyone who makes them. Doelsch Tech has early style arms that have different angle on them for their 6" kits, but said I shouldn't need them with my kit. Has anyone had this similar problem and if so how do I fix it?


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So, I just installed a Doelsch Tech 5" lift on my 2003 2wd Supercrew which consists of 3" lift spindles and 2" lift Springs as well as 3" blocks in rear with all 4 new shocks.. Also replaced upper & lower ball joints while in there. Took to get alignment this morning and was told I needed a camber bolt kit. The shop had the kit, so I got it installed. Technician was able to correct the toe, but could not get all of the negative camber out of it. Right now, drivers side is -2.0 deg & pass. side is -2.5.
He told me I'm going to need longer or adjustable upper control arms. Problem is I can't find anyone who makes them. Doelsch Tech has early style arms that have different angle on them for their 6" kits, but said I shouldn't need them with my kit. Has anyone had this similar problem and if so how do I fix it?

The only options I see are to either drop the lift puck down half an inch or to get the longer control arms.

I will say that the decrease in puck size will cost a hell of a lot less than getting new longer control arms.

If you are dead set on the new arms I will look and try and find the thread on here with them.
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 02:02 PM
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Not sure what a lift puck is. I'm going to assume that to be a coil spring spacers, but I have lift Springs. 2" lift coil springs, no spacers.
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Not sure what a lift puck is. I'm going to assume that to be a coil spring spacers, but I have lift Springs. 2" lift coil springs, no spacers.
Hmm I definitely missed that. My fault.

Let me look around and see if I can find the correct UCA's.
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They are spendy but you wont ever have to replace them.
http://www.btf-fab.com/f150.html#
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 03:49 PM
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Very nice!
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BlackBullXL on here went with them and they look great. I dont need them and I still want a set. Lol
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I don't mind spending that much as long as it fixes the problem! I'd be sick if I paid that much and it didn't work. I'm going to contact them!
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I don't mind spending that much as long as it fixes the problem! I'd be sick if I paid that much and it didn't work. I'm going to contact them!
Oh I would absolutely talk to them first. I'm hoping they can solve your problem.
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Called Brandon, the owner. He is willing to help. These,are made to order. Told me I'd they do not fix my problem I can send them back and he will make me some longer ones. Very helpful Guy. Thank you very much for the link!
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