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Alignment For 6'' lift


TRX501RYAN

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Hey i have a 4'' rough country lift and im puting in the coil spacers with it, in an ext cab splash with the 3.0L and 4x4


Will theses be the alignment bushings i need to replace the stockers with to get it in to spec?
MOOG Part# K8986
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Thanks in advance


Ry
 
Yes. Those would be about your best bet. When you do go to get it aligned, ask the alignment shop if they have a set of zero degree bushings for proper installation. The zero bushings are required as a first step in the alignment procedure. From the reading the mechanic gets on his machine with those installed, he can then set the adjustable bushing as per the instructions included with the adjustable bushings, It makes his job about 100 times easier. :icon_thumby:
 
Be sure to get a longer drop pitman arm as well (Skyjacker pt# FA600), otherwise your steering linkage angle will be off enough to make any handling and tire wear issues much more noticeable after you put the spacers in.
 
i was gonna try and align it my self at work with the help of a mechanic on the alignment machine, i work at a gm dealer, we have a snap on setup, i dont think we have Zero degree bushings at work i dont think,

I planned on gettin the normal drop pitman arm not the super drop pitman arm, will i run into big problems if i dont?
 
Big problems..... hmmmm.... that all depends on who you ask. Myself, I don't have any issues using the normal drop one. Others swear by the extreme one. Either way, make sure it's in place before the alignment. As for the zero bushings, just go to your local parts store and ask for one (cost about 20 bucks). Do the alignment one side at a time, (caster and camber on one side... then same to the other) THEN set the toe. That way, you're only out for one zero bushing.
 
Ill have to see at work and talk to the guy about setting up the alignment setup thanks for the tip ill probly just run the pro comp drop pitman arm

Ryan
 
I planned on gettin the normal drop pitman arm not the super drop pitman arm, will i run into big problems if i dont?

You will run into problems for sure. Whether you think they are BIG problems or not seems to be a matter of opinion for some (I think anything that degrades handling and wants to rip the tread off your tires would be a big problem...).

A "normal" drop arm is only dropped 2" from stock. The SJ extreme arm is 4" dropped. You want to run 6" lift. I myself wouldn't use anything less than the #FA600 arm.

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I used the standard dropped arm. My steering geometry is not great but it has worked OK so far. If I was keeping the TTB I would get the FA600 or a superrunner kit.

I did not use that style bushing by the way...mine actually goes right under the upper ball joint nut and looks like a square tooth gear. Probably just a different style.
 
This is the one I have. You could turn it how ever you want but I don't think there would be more than two useful positions.

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The issues involving the pitman arms is HEAVILY dependent on what vehicle you are running them on. My 4 door explorer will get MUCH less lift from 6 inch coils than a b2, 3.0 standard cab or a 4cyl. My explorer has roughly a true 4 inches of lift from 6 inch coils, hence the reason I am running my brackets in the 4 inch holes. I my case I do not have any serious steering issues using the standard drop pitman arm. Someone in a b2 or standard cab truck WILL need the extreme drop pitman arm. For people with heavier trucks its optional but recommended.

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wow those extreme drops are a lot of cash in comparison to a drop arm, ill have to really thing about this,


Also do those ball joints go in the bushing for the alignment? wonder if those would need replacing?
 
This is the one I have. You could turn it how ever you want but I don't think there would be more than two useful positions.

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That's a standard fixed-degree bushing. The one posted up above is fully-adjustable (both it's orientation within the beam, and the degree amount are adjustable).

Some adjustable bushings can be set to 0° (Spicer 6122025), others only go down to 0.25° (Ingalls 594).
If you're doing the alignment yourself, you shouldn't really need 0° bushings, as you'd be doing some trial-n-error on it anyway. A GOOD alignment technician shouldn't need them either (or will already have them on hand to get the initial readings). If your truck happens to require 0° camber correction (the ideal case), that 0.25° can then be applied to the caster on both sides instead.

wow those extreme drops are a lot of cash in comparison to a drop arm, ill have to really thing about this,

Yeah, they are more money... why I don't know, there's maybe 20% more steel in them? :icon_confused: Even in spite of that however, it will still pay for itself many times over in reduced wear on your tires.
 
That's a standard fixed-degree bushing. The one posted up above is fully-adjustable (both it's orientation within the beam, and the degree amount are adjustable).

Some adjustable bushings can be set to 0° (Spicer 6122025), others only go down to 0.25° (Ingalls 594).
If you're doing the alignment yourself, you shouldn't really need 0° bushings, as you'd be doing some trial-n-error on it anyway. A GOOD alignment technician shouldn't need them either (or will already have them on hand to get the initial readings). If your truck happens to require 0° camber correction (the ideal case), that 0.25° can then be applied to the caster on both sides instead.



Yeah, they are more money... why I don't know, there's maybe 20% more steel in them? :icon_confused: Even in spite of that however, it will still pay for itself many times over in reduced wear on your tires.


Yea i was thinking the same thing as far as the pitman arm, i got a price from napa for the bshings ill probly get them next week, appreciate all the tips guys!
 
Hey i was looking on rock auto today, because i recalled seeing an ACdelco P/N for a bushing when i was looking for them for my truck, and i found them, will theses also work, they adjust to 0 and i can get them at the best price since i am working at a gm dealer,


Heres the info
ACDELCO Part # 45K6525 More Info {#19136562}
BUSHING,FRONT CAMBER -; CAN BE SET AT TRUE 0 DEGREE, +/- 0 TO 4 DEGREES CAMBER / CASTER; ADJUSTABLE, PINCH BOLT STUD

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I can get these's pretty cheap and not have to pay shipping, let me know, thanks
 

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