So I called a couple places today to get some quotes on either a Daystar or an Autospring level. One of the places asked if our 04s and beyond came with (and excuse my ignorance here) some sort of camber adjust already mounted on the A-arm. The guy said that if wasn't already on the truck, an alignment would cost $80 above the standard alignment price.

Can someone explain what he might be talking about? Thanks in advance!

AJ

 

Don't worry, you won't need any special adjustments or camber kits.. The f-150's can be aligned within factory specs with a leveling kit installed without any special parts. I put 3" skyjacker coilovers in and the ford dealer aligned it for the normal price w/o any problems.

 

Excellent; thanks for the prompt reply.

 

The truck doesn't come the adjustment eccentrics for camber. It depends on the shop but they may insist on getting the eccentrics before they start. Some say it's a must but it shouldn't be.

 

How much did Ford charge you to align your truck?

 

After I installed my 2.5" autospring I took my truck into Anderson Ford near where I live and had them do a front end alignment and a flash of the PCM (due to rough idle).

According to my records I payed $90+tax for the alignment and the PCM flash was coverd under my warranty.

Ox.

 

My dealer charged me $50.

 

Are any specialty tools needed for the installation of the Autosprings or will normal hand tools get the job done?

 

Normal tools are do'able, but DEFINITELY recommend air compressor with impact wrench and socket. You will need a few different size wrenches and deep sockets, and a small jack helps to for reinstalling the upper ball joint nut...

As far as the camber kit, I had heard that from a few people that lift Jeep's and Rover's.. They had mentioned that I would need it, but I called Tires Plus and they told me that that is more of a myth and not required. He said it may be different on the 250's though.

 

i had mine aligned after the 2.5" Autospring...they gave me the print out, and only the left side had a SLIGHT need for adjustment. the right stayed exactly the same as before the Autospring was installed.