alignment specs?

[Klutch]

hey everyone, im back with another problem. I just got the 2" lift done on my truck but i dont know what the specs r 4 the alignment. I don't think the stock specs would work would it? I have a 1994 explorer xlt, if someone could help me out with the specs that would be great because my teacher in school doesn't seem to have a clue about anything to do with my truck lol, again any help would really b appreciated.

 

[KPSquared]

I would think the "alignment specs" totally depend on how the things sits after it's lifted. Personally I would take it to a good alignment shop and let them do it. It's hard enough to get the TTB aligned without cutting tires and what not.

I was told I would need the 2 piece adjustable bushings for my truck after my 6" lift, but it aligned just fine with the stock bushings.

Then again, I know NOTHING about doing my own alignment. I do believe there was a thread on this forum about it at some point.

 

[Klutch]

i know, i should really take it to a shop but ive got like no money right now and my dad said its expensive :/ so if i could do it myself in the school shop and save a few bucks that would be great but if not then i geuss i might have to just bite the bullit and take it someplace :/ Ive already looked around a little bit 4 a thread on alignment specs but i couldnt find anything 4 the 2" lift just the 4" and 6" lifts, im still looking but so far theres nothing thats really helped.

 

[94Gexplorer]

if you can find it for the 4" and stock since you have 2" you could get a guess to what it might be but id just take it somewhere

 

[Maniak]

Is there an alignment rack at your school?

If so, the things you really need to get right are Toe and Camber. The caster can be off-some without ripping up the tires.

My alignment guy sets our 1992 explorer to 0 toe and 0 camber. Thats different that what the "book" says, but his alignments hold while "factory" specs never hold or make the truck hard to drive. We have been using those specs since we were at 2.5" of lift and still use it at 4" or so of lift.

As for Caster.. You want some caster and IIRC the correct caster is from 2 to 6 degrees. I currently have 11 and can tell you thats not good..

Once you have it on the alignment rack you can see where it is now and then figure out what size camber correctors you need.

~Mark

 

[Klutch]

ok thanks, that helps out alot, i dont have a the right type of alignment machine at school i found out today :/ so i geuss i just have to pay someone else to do it. and ill definately look into the casters and everything. everythings good on it except the tires r tucking in on the bottom, it goes straight down the road fine besides that.

 

[cculter]

Sounds like you have too much positive camber. There is an adjustment nut on the top of the ball joint. Loosen the pinch bolt and turn the adjuster. You can onlt guess the correct angle to get it close. I would take it to a shop though to have it done right. An alignment should only cost $35-65. This pic might help some.