Chris ,,if the truck hasen't had an alignment for a while, yes i would get
the alignment checked after you raise the front an inch, and drive it some
then recheck the heighth, and make any adjustments,then run it in to the
alignment shop. this is what i did and I also love the KO"S, well worth the
money.
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Reck <Roadkill47@attbi.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 7:50 PM
Subject: DML: New tires now... THANKS TO EVERYONE!
>
> I wanted to say thanks to everyone for their input regarding my new tires.
> I only put 20 miles on them and I already love them. I did measurements
on
> all four corners before and after. The front was raised by 2 inches and
the
> rear by 3. When I measured before the tires only stood at 29" or so.
They
> were at 35psi but after 58k miles and sidewall flexing, they kinda
> shortened.
>
> I got the whole set at a Farm and Fleet for $600 after tax and I will even
> be getting a MR. BAR-B-Q chrome grill tool set worth $100 (promotion
expires
> today).
>
> At full turn the tires do not rub; although you can't even run a finger
> through the gap. They do rub at speed while turning and I'm sure more if
I
> were to hit a bump or incline while not turning as sharp. Time to crank
up
> the torsion bars an inch. I got advice to let the suspension "hang" while
> you crank them up and they go very quickly. Didn't think about this
earlier
> when I tried.
>
> I'll have pictures before and after that I'll post or send should anyone
> want them. I warn you, they will be about 1mb each because I forgot to
> lower the resolution on the digital camera.
>
> QUESTION TO HIGHLIGHT - Should I get a 4 wheel alignment done aftter I
crank
> up the bars? Is it needed?
> --
> Thanks and sorry for the long writeup!
>
> Chris Reck
> Chicagoland, IL
>
> '99 Dakota Sport + CC 4x4 V6 (Deep Amethyst)
> BF Goodrich 32x11.5r15 T/A KO tires, Custom K&N 6x9 air intake, Rancho RSX
> shocks, Pioneer full audio system.
>
> To come... V8 Throttle Body conversion
>
>
>
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