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Thread: Finally installed my leveling kit


Started 2 years, 3 months ago by gtaj4
I took off work today so I could get this leveling kit in before the cold weather hits and it worked out really well. It's just the 2" inch spacers that I got from Hellbent Steel for $79, but the truck sure does look better without that rake. I had to raise my seat up a little after I got it installed so I could see over the dash. I thought installing the spacers was a little bit hard seeing as ...
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uriast replied 2 years, 3 months ago
Did mine 2.5 years ago and never alighed it. The only thing I noticed was my steering wheel was off a little. Fixed that by 1/2 turn on the adjustment. My tire ware is even, or should I say there isnt any.

gtaj4 replied 2 years, 3 months ago
Noticed today on the way to work that my steering wheel was a little bit off (to the left a tad), but it runs straight down the road. My tires are brand new so I don't want to hurt them. I guess it will be okay. How do you adjust to correct the steering wheel problem? Is there anything else that the lift changes on your truck? It looks like all the lines and hoses have enough slack. Is there ...

djbikeman replied 2 years, 3 months ago
You have changed the caster and I think toe by levelling it. IMO, get it aligned. They can center the steering wheel for you when it is done.

uriast replied 2 years, 3 months ago
Right next to your piman arm is your adjustment. It attaches to the tyrod end that attaches to your pitman. I beliave I moved it 1/2 turn.

fordkiller43 replied 2 years, 3 months ago
Quote: Originally Posted by uriast Right next to your piman arm is your adjustment. It attaches to the tyrod end that attaches to your pitman. I beliave I moved it 1/2 turn. that is exactly right. too easy!

gtaj4 replied 2 years, 3 months ago
Thanks guys, I believe I'll try it.

 

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gtaj4
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Finally installed my leveling kit
Published (2007-11-20 17:38:00)
Noticed today on the way to work that my steering wheel was a little bit off (to the left a tad), but it runs straight down the road. My tires are brand new so I don't want to hurt them. I guess it will be okay. How do you adjust to correct the steering wheel problem? Is there anything else that the lift changes on your truck? It looks like all the lines and hoses have enough slack. Is there anything I need to look at or change?
uriast
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Finally installed my leveling kit
Published (2007-11-21 20:33:00)
Right next to your piman arm is your adjustment. It attaches to the tyrod end that attaches to your pitman. I beliave I moved it 1/2 turn.
djbikeman
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Finally installed my leveling kit
Published (2007-11-20 19:30:00)
You have changed the caster and I think toe by levelling it. IMO, get it aligned. They can center the steering wheel for you when it is done.
fordkiller43
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user's latest post:
Finally installed my leveling kit
Published (2007-11-21 20:38:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by uriast Right next to your piman arm is your adjustment. It attaches to the tyrod end that attaches to your pitman. I beliave I moved it 1/2 turn. that is exactly right. too easy!

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