Leveling kits, trac bar, and alignment???s

Fearthedeere076.7 · 08-19-2008, 05:52 PM

Ok i bought a 2.5 in leveling kit, then i was told with the 2.5 you need a trac bar or youd be way outta alignment. Ive never leveled a truck before, just lifted them. and usually it was leaf spring suspension. My trucks already outta alignment do i need to get it aligned first or after i put the kit on???

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txpipesurv · 08-19-2008, 06:58 PM

After you put the kit on

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***Hot Stuff*** · 08-19-2008, 07:07 PM

The track bar has nothing to do with the alignment, it just locates the front axle in relationship to the frame. But you should have the track bar for just that reason, and to re-center the axle.

But to answer your question, install the leveling kit, then have it aligned!

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avid · 08-19-2008, 07:11 PM

They really can't do much other than adjust the toe right?

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***Hot Stuff*** · 08-19-2008, 08:25 PM

No, they can adjust the caster also.

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***mattpopp*** · 08-19-2008, 09:27 PM

Get a adjustable Track bar to relocate your axle. I have the 2" kit on the front of mine and the axle is out of center by 3/4". Thats alot and very noticeable if you are looking at it.

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***mattpopp*** · 08-19-2008, 09:38 PM

What has seemed to work for most people that have installed a 2 or 2.5 inch kit when adjusting the caster or chamber (whatever it is called). since the that adjustment is on the the lower radius arm, adjust it one tick mark to where the radius arm will be longer after adjustment. It will help bring the wheels back to center after a turning. I think that is the first thing you will notice after making that adjustment

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08-19-2008, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fearthedeere076.7 Cummins Nut Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Franklin In Posts: 426 Fearthedeere076.7's Truck Pics	Leveling kits, trac bar, and alignment???s Ok i bought a 2.5 in leveling kit, then i was told with the 2.5 you need a trac bar or youd be way outta alignment. Ive never leveled a truck before, just lifted them. and usually it was leaf spring suspension. My trucks already outta alignment do i need to get it aligned first or after i put the kit on??? Thanks __________________ 07 6.7 PMT MP8 BADP dpf delete egr delete egr cooler delete 6in aussie stack fass 150 homemad trac bars

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08-19-2008, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
txpipesurv Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: College Station, Tx Posts: 154 txpipesurv's Truck Pics	After you put the kit on __________________ 08 6.7L SLT Quad Cab, Leveling Kit, , Lorenz drop blocks, PACBrake Airbags, Superlift Dual Steering Stabilizers, MP8, Spray-in bed liner, Amsoil Air Filter, MB Predator 20s wrapped with 35" Nitto Mud Grappler, DPF delete, Edge Juice w/Attitude

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*Hot Stuff* Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 2,436 Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	The track bar has nothing to do with the alignment, it just locates the front axle in relationship to the frame. But you should have the track bar for just that reason, and to re-center the axle. But to answer your question, install the leveling kit, then have it aligned! __________________ Adam- '03 Black 2500 QC LB 4x4, H.O. 6 speed BHAF, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, traction bars

08-19-2008, 07:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
avid Diesel Freak Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 682 avid's Truck Pics	They really can't do much other than adjust the toe right? __________________ 2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500. 6.7l, G56. 4x4 Quad Cab/Long bed. SLT Mods: Bullydog PMT, AFE Mega Cannon, EGR Delete, BADP DPF delete, ANSA Silverline T304 5" TB Exhaust.

08-19-2008, 08:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Hot Stuff* Smokin' Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Republic, Ohio Posts: 2,436 Hot Stuff's Truck Pics	No, they can adjust the caster also. __________________ Adam- '03 Black 2500 QC LB 4x4, H.O. 6 speed BHAF, black H2's, 35" BFG MT's, B&W turnover, Juice w/ Attitude, 5" str8 pipe, BD lift pump, spin on filters, traction bars

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*mattpopp* UR FRIENDSHIP DUES R LATE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cypress Texas Posts: 2,130 mattpopp's Truck Pics	Get a adjustable Track bar to relocate your axle. I have the 2" kit on the front of mine and the axle is out of center by 3/4". Thats alot and very noticeable if you are looking at it. __________________ 07.5 6.7l 2500 MegaCab 6sp Auto, 4x4 Inferno Red, Tough Country front Replacement, Browns Rear Replacement, NFab crappie 6 steps, Painted Pocket Flares, 20x10 4.56 backspacing Black Rockstars, 35" Toyo A/T's, 6" Superlift, Air Bags, 96' 2500 4wd, 47RE, Ext Cab,5" TBE,AFE Drop in, 134k ANTI- Poor People have been voting for Democrats for the last 50 years... and they are still poor.

08-19-2008, 09:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
*mattpopp* UR FRIENDSHIP DUES R LATE Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cypress Texas Posts: 2,130 mattpopp's Truck Pics	What has seemed to work for most people that have installed a 2 or 2.5 inch kit when adjusting the caster or chamber (whatever it is called). since the that adjustment is on the the lower radius arm, adjust it one tick mark to where the radius arm will be longer after adjustment. It will help bring the wheels back to center after a turning. I think that is the first thing you will notice after making that adjustment __________________ 07.5 6.7l 2500 MegaCab 6sp Auto, 4x4 Inferno Red, Tough Country front Replacement, Browns Rear Replacement, NFab crappie 6 steps, Painted Pocket Flares, 20x10 4.56 backspacing Black Rockstars, 35" Toyo A/T's, 6" Superlift, Air Bags, 96' 2500 4wd, 47RE, Ext Cab,5" TBE,AFE Drop in, 134k ANTI- Poor People have been voting for Democrats for the last 50 years... and they are still poor.