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Old May 15, 2016 | 01:44 PM
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I put ROUGH COUNTRY 1.5 inch coil springs on my 2002 f150 about 2 months ago or so. At first it would not get aligned so I purchased camber bolts which helped the shop align the truck. However, it seemed as if my alignment was off so when I took it backed to get aligned the mechanic told me that the springs were too big for my truck and looked as if it was for a 3/4 ton. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Why my truck wont get aligned now?
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Old May 15, 2016 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rjiacobucci3
I put ROUGH COUNTRY 1.5 inch coil springs on my 2002 f150 about 2 months ago or so. At first it would not get aligned so I purchased camber bolts which helped the shop align the truck. However, it seemed as if my alignment was off so when I took it backed to get aligned the mechanic told me that the springs were too big for my truck and looked as if it was for a 3/4 ton. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Why my truck wont get aligned now?
well... Did you order the correct kit?
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Old May 15, 2016 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 02_Black_On_White
well... Did you order the correct kit?
Yeah I ordered the right one but I'm just curious now if they sent me the wrong one and I didn't even notice
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Old May 15, 2016 | 05:38 PM
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A lot of times you can't get the alignment in factory spec after a lift. I don't know if it's the same with a leveling kit, but my truck with a 5" lift cannot get in factory spec.
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Old May 15, 2016 | 10:04 PM
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What engine is in your truck? Rough country springs max out the down travel an thats why you cant get to align.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Red-Ford
A lot of times you can't get the alignment in factory spec after a lift. I don't know if it's the same with a leveling kit, but my truck with a 5" lift cannot get in factory spec.
Yup,

Vehicle Front Ride Height
Regular Cab
4.5 +- 0.8 inches
Super Cab
4.8 +- 0.8 inches

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Old May 16, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by w0lvez
Yup,

Vehicle Front Ride Height
Regular Cab
4.5 +- 0.8 inches
4.8 +- 0.8 inches
Hmm alright, well thanks guys
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