LIfted Truck Alignment | How we do it!

[@zxtuner4lyfe]

Glad to see someone knows what they are doing.. I aligned my jeep and took it to the dealership for a recall fix and just asked them to throw it on the alignment machine. Got a call a day later they could not do it. Picked up my jeep with the hydraulic ram hanging down. Torn drag link boot. Scratches all over my aluminum 2.5t steering from a damn pipewrench. Such bullshit. Not many TECHS nowadays, just useless partswappers. Good job

[@shanker302]

Great Video, very informative on how its actually done. Really like the fact it's done on a truck thats lifted.

[@jeffreyweatherford6293]

Much credit should be given to this man's very good teaching skills. His descriptions of wheel alignment terminology and processes were easy to understand.

[@dougb27]

This was the first video about this I could really understand. Thanks.

[@MountZionOffroad]

Glad you could find it helpful!

[@kappy555]

5:50 Caster is a calculated angle and not live. You should always verify caster with another sweep to re-calculate. WinAlign makes a caster assumption during adjustment but you should re-measure (sweep) after adjusting. Also while using WinToe for final toe adjustment the steering wheel hold-down is not necessary as long as you center the wheel during the WinAlign process prior to selecting Ready.

[@MountZionOffroad]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@danielgarcia9095]

Thank you that gave me some little bit more Assurance on how to use my alignment machine and I think I got it down packed

[@MountZionOffroad]

Glad it helped!

[@dannyumana143]

Thanks for explaining. I was suspicious of getting an alignment since I have a 3-inch lift and 35s on my toyota Tundra. Drives straight but never got an alignment. I'm going to go get it done this week.

[@paulthoj4814]

Really good… I’ve learned a lot from this. Thank you

[@roadrider1100]

thanks for making this content, however, please consider that it is hard to hear the presenter with the loud background music.

[@stankidd5616]

This was an amazing video and breakdown. Thank you sir

[@MountZionOffroad]

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ryu51890]

I had to set my lifted Tacoma to 5.3 and 5.6 caster to fit my 33 inch tires to stop them from rubbing the cab. They don’t rub now but is there an issue with having that much caster? It drives ok I’m just worried that must caster will cause issues

[@jonwick1396]

Well done! thanks

[@howardjahr2856]

Great explanation!

[@1danyull]

Solid Advice

[@alexlp6782]

Thanks for the education!

[@MountZionOffroad]

You bet!

[@ryandriverhidatsawarrior3034]

Very informative

[@SuperStubug]

you you use the stock vehicle tire info from the machine... or do you make specific input based on custom tire size when doing alignment on lifted trucks?... lots of conflicting info out there.

[@rwighty1]

I have Gen 4 Tacoma Pro and it came from the factory out of alignment. Didn't notice the front wheels were canted inward until 1K miles. Toyota did an alignment, but to the specs of a 23 Tacoma Pro because the 24 wasn't in the system yet. Should that make a difference? To me, they still look a little canted.

[@JuanRivera-kg3kp]

Good job

[@MrLaurenevans06]

So we just purchased our 1st lifted vehicle. Should we take our vehicle to just any mechanic shop or should we look for a off road specialist type mechanic for the alignment?

[@MountZionOffroad]

I would use a reputable Offroad shop that has a Hunter Engineering Alignment Machine & Rack.

[@froberts120046969]

another way to describe castor is to relate the front angle like that of a bicycle's front forks. if you look the forks are angles forward and not s straight up and down. Thus this castor.

[@MountZionOffroad]

Great comparison!

[@DL101ca]

Castor is an animal. Caster is an alignment term.

[@explorethebush]

Great video, learnt a lot

[@MountZionOffroad]

Glad to hear!!

[@mccasper2755]

I need a place of those here in Massachusetts. 😂

[@donavonbebo7906]

I'd like to know more about the different alignment machines and which ones Don't work on lifted trucks and why. So far I have taken my Taco with a 3" lift and UCA to 3 shops that don't know how to do it or just won't try.

[@roderickclerk5904]

That sucks. Those are some shitty shops. A 3in lift should not be hard to align

[@joecarreon4824]

I have a 2002 Ford F-150 2wd SuperCrew. I just had a front end shop install. All steel Torch off road 3 in lift/level kit spacer on top of my coils well everything went well alignment is all good except for the camber the tech said the adjustment is all the way out it’s maxed out you need longer upper control arms the Camber is off 2 degrees the inner tire will wear. Is there anything else I can do? Is there different bolts or a Camber kit? To get my truck back to specs?

[@MountZionOffroad]

Are you saying the camber is actually off by 2 degrees? Or you are in spec and just will not be able to adjust any further if needed next time around? Rough country does make a knuckle for your truck with a 3" lift, something like that may be the best answer to correct this

[@joecarreon4824]

Hi sorry my mistake meant To say all other specs are ok except for the Camber I’m off 2 degrees . So as it sits I’m happy with the lift I cannot go anymore. Do you have a part# or name for that knuckle from Rough Counry? Will that get me back to spec on Camber? With out lifting the truck anymore? Thank you!

[@DL101ca]

​@@joecarreon4824 the knuckle repositions your axles at a better angle and also the upper control arm attachment point to put ball joint at correct angle as now its stressed out of preferred range.

[@JaseAndFriends]

Great video......just got a quick question, do the bolts with the eccentric washers ever get seized, and if so, what do you do to them? Replace?

[@MountZionOffroad]

Yep! Cut them out and replace them!

[@JuanRivera-kg3kp]

I’m from bear Delaware I lifted my 2017 GMC Sierra Denali 6 inch take 2 shops for alignment because my caster is bad and no do the jab right live saim before alignment I have appointments and this place for alignment because is look like they do good jab my appointment is next week

[@zullybrewer8212]

Excellent information. Was trying to figure out why I was getting charged $700 for a rotation/balance/alignment for a 3” suspension lift on a 4Runner.

[@MountZionOffroad]

$$$ Sounds a little steep! We'd be about $400 for that

[@Rcabezas1]

Great video but I have a 6 inch lift as well, 35x tires. How do you align it without having the lift specs? The inside half of my tires are currently as bald as can be. I want to take it but how do I know they are doing it correctly without me being able to provide the specs on the lift kit (bought the truck used)?

[@MountZionOffroad]

Ideally if the alignment shop can get it to factory specs that would be perfect! You don't necessarily need to know the lift specs to get the alignment set! A shop with the right know how shouldn't have any issues getting you straightened out! If you're near us in PA we would be happy to get you fixed up!

[@Rcabezas1]

@@MountZionOffroad I wish I was im in MA. I ended up taking it in and now my steering wheel is stiff as a board. I dont think they knew what they were doing. It appeared that they had the same equipment as you guys did though so idk. Arghh. I appreciate your response and help. Thank you!

[@MountZionOffroad]

@@Rcabezas1No problem! We're only about 45 minutes from Maryland! If you're ever having issues feel free to give us a call if you wanna make the drive!

[@Rcabezas1]

@@MountZionOffroad MA (Massachusetts). Thank you for the offer.

[@MountZionOffroad]

@@Rcabezas1 ahhhh right 😂 sorry I misread

[@NicholeJones143]

Question; on the front camber, should the holes in the washers be located in the same spot or is it normal for one to be on the top side of washer and the other side be on the bottom side of the washer

[@abelscaliber7969]

I too want to know if this is normal 1 out of the 4 on my truck is pointing in the opposite direction

[@lour5802]

Also, can't get rid of the power steering pump whine. Even more noticeable in colder weather. I installed a red head steering box but can't find the right pump. Any suggestions?

[@sharonnottingham17]

Where is your shop? I've I've been trying to Find a shop that can do thiS.

[@Subawu_jku]

You didn’t show the thirst angle adjustments in the rear .. would’ve love to see that

[@DL101ca]

No adjustments can be made to the rear suspension on 4th gen Ram trucks. It's just a check for worn bushings.

[@dugkroll]

Your feet example is great, pretty much like if you were waterskiing or snow skiing, right? Only your legs just got much longer.

[@MountZionOffroad]

Absolutely!!

[@darkphantom507]

I have a 2020 Silverado 1500. I got it lifted about a year ago, 9” McGhaghy’s lift kit, it’s now time for new tires. The front tires both wore out a little more on the outside. What’s could be the issue? Thanks

[@MountZionOffroad]

Sounds like the camber is positive. This article on our blog may help explain: mountzionoffroad.com/when-should-i-do-a-4x4-alignment/

[@ericalberry9033]

2019 f350 death wobble. 24k miles had spent 900$. Dealer was a waste of time.. because it back again.. I'm looking into kryptonite suspension..

[@kgardner004]

I wanted to see how you put the vehicle in neutral and roll for compensation but didn't see that here does Dodge have some kind of a service mode to keep the vehicle in neutral

[@MountZionOffroad]

For new Dodge and Jeeps we usually just put the T case in neutral. There is the manual neutral override in the dash but our techs prefer to use the T case so they’re not prying off dash panels

[@salvillalo9058]

Great video. I have a question my f-350 just got an alignment but my steering wheel is of is not centered it hangs to the right . Can I adjust the steering link without throwing the alignment of??

[@MountZionOffroad]

No, you should take it back to the shop that aligned it, they skipped a step!

[@kappy555]

If your F350 has a track arm then yes you can center the steering wheel without changing toe because the total toe is adjusted at the tie rod end not the track arm.

[@evgenysushko6692]

Ok grate , most of lifted vehicles have issues with thrust angles, rear end always moved . Would be nice to cover that to in this video and explain trust angles as well . Thank you

[@MountZionOffroad]

Great suggestion! We'll be doing more videos on alignment in the future and will be sure to cover this

[@lour5802]

Where is your shop? I've had at least 5 alignments over the past 2 years on my 07 dodge ram 2500 5.7 hemi 4x4 megacab. I have a 6" pro comp lift kit with 37/12.50 MT/AT tires. Always highly disappointed because they don't know how to align a lifted truck. Unfortunately, paid for every alignment

[@MountZionOffroad]

We're in Dover PA. Unfortunately, we hear this story often and many people have even paid to ship their lifted vehicles to us for alignment. Give us a call if we're in range to be of help 717-308-1844

[@steves9637]

Your caster measurements are live?

[@manueltorres4773]

Does this machine align dually trucks as well? How to you go about lifted trucks with 22x14 rims? That truck doesn't seem to have exaggerated wheel width as some of the trucks I've seen and seems to be at the edge of the lift.

[@MountZionOffroad]

We can not at this time! Once we have our new building we will be able to with a new rack, but not for a while! Sorry!

[@rickmartinez7795]

Did u do a castor sweep after you adjust the castor

[@MountZionOffroad]

Yes!

[@marctripp4827]

What can be done if the front track is wider than the rear

[@MountZionOffroad]

are you asking what can be done to correct that, or whether we can align it if that is the case?

[@marctripp4827]

@@MountZionOffroad if it will mess with alignment

[@eliestvanik301]

hey did the alingment specs come from the factory of dodge or how did u get ur calculations for camber caster and toe with the lift isnt the numbers going to be different with a lift on if the angles change?

[@happykid04]

Following

[@dannyumana143]

I have the same question

[@jessehernandez1787]

Where are you located?? Need mines done asap

[@MountZionOffroad]

Dover, Pennsylvania

[@bblazeff1]

Will castor cause my truck to lean down on one side?

[@DL101ca]

Only if it's a really fat one...😂

[@TylerHankss]

It’s honestly so hard to get a good alignment these days

[@MountZionOffroad]

Yes, it's really unfortunate because the equipment is so good, but it still requires a good tech to decipher what the machine reads, and what to change to get it in spec!

[@anthonycovey3558]

Where r u located

[@MountZionOffroad]

Dover Pennsylvania 19533

[@cityboyz85]

Where are you located?

[@MountZionOffroad]

Dover Pennsylvania

[@tq5924]

Dude .. Turn That Music Down... !!!!

[@pcomalumni]

good advertisement

[@25MinutesToGo]

What is the point of this video? A beginner's class for who exactly? All the average at-home mechanics with lifts and $20,000 laser alignment machines? This explains nothing useful and isn't a lesson in anything except for the fact that your shop does alignments. It's a commercial for people who most of which live nowhere near you

[@darylstevns6748]

No so helpful if u were starting to perform alignments