alignment after lift???

Just align it with the stock wheels and tires.

Doug

yup your new tires and rims just need to be balanced

alright thanks guys. It just needs to warm a little here in Ohio so I can get this lift on. Ill try to post some pics when i get er done. Im puttin the rancho 4" subframe lift with 35s. I already have a 3" body lift so hopefully itll all work out. You guys got any tips? I was thinkin of replacing the ball joints while I'm in there but the budget is kind of tight so I might just have to wait on that one.

where in OH are you from?

Test fit your factory wheels first for clearance before taking the front apart. Like I had mentioned before, I wasn't sure if my 15's would fit (kit calls for 16 to 18" wheel)

The tie rod comes close to my wheels, they are 15" with 4" backspacing. I believe stockers are 5.5" backspacing, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Brian

I know when I installed my Procomp spindles, the factory chrome steelies did not fit because of the tie rod ends.

I'm only giving you a heads up because you didn't mention if you had any aftermarket wheels yet.

Good luck. PM me if you have any other questions.

Brian

Im from hilliard. Its on the westside of columbus. Thanks big muskie for the heads up on the tie rods. Ive got the new wheels coming, hopefully tomorrow so i should be all set when they get here. I got the cragar soft 8 15x8 with 4" backspacing hopefully theyll fit. I got them for $147 shipped from summit. Ill try to post pics when i get the lift and everything done. How much is it gonna cost to get those tires mounted and balanced?? $100 ????

I dont remember off hand what mounting/balance was.
I bought the tires from Discount Tires. They have a lifetime free rotate/balance.

Those soft 8's will look good, their black right. I have thought of buying black wheels, but mine are in great shape and not too crazy about spending more money on the truck.

Later

Brian

yah i just went with the black. they were the cheapest..lol..hopefully it wont cost me an arm and a leg to get em mounted and balanced

Discount Tire should charge you about $25 a tire to mount and balance, depending on the size. So yes, about 100. If you buy them from us (Discount Tire/America Tire) we back a lifetime free rotation, rebalance, and flat repair... Keep that in mind!

If they still offer it, Firestone has a lifetime front end alignment offer for like $125.00 or so. You pay that one time and you can bring the vehicle back as often as you like for an alignment. I milked the #$%^ outta that deal until they finally bought it back from me for what i paid, just cuz they were sick and tired of aligning it, but i kept making them honor it.

It actually shouldn't matter whether you get it aligned with the stock or aftermarket tires/wheels.