Ready to sell this truck. lol. Alignment issue after Zone UCA install?

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Its gradually. I call it a drift not a pull.
If you can upload a video to youtube to see it in action that will help a lot .. but honestly I wouldn't worry too much about it unless your tires are wearing out or you just can't seem to control the truck or you don't feel safe ....
 
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I think my OCD is just getting the best of me. It happens. lol
Ya, I am just going to focus on the steering wheel getting fixed tomorrow. I asked before the alignment if they will reset it after their done and he said yes. I asked if they had the scan tool. He said yes. So, maybe the tech (not person I asked) forgot.
Yeah, they forget or don't do it at all ... I was being told that they reset it on mine when I first got mine aligned and the wheel was tilted left ... I finally asked if I can be there when they reset it at allen tires and they allowed me to watch and the dude was on top of everything ... did the specs I gave him and reset the sensor ... bam! I got in my truck and the damn wheel was centered and the truck was aligned to my liking ....
 
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Yeah, they forget or don't do it at all ... I was being told that they reset it on mine when I first got mine aligned and the wheel was tilted left ... I finally asked if I can be there when they reset it at allen tires and they allowed me to watch and the dude was on top of everything ... did the specs I gave him and reset the sensor ... bam! I got in my truck and the damn wheel was centered and the truck was aligned to my liking ....
Ya, well find out if they lied or forgot tomorrow. lol
You'd think most big chains have the scanner by now.
Sadly you have to baby sit people now to make sure the job is done right.
 
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Ok. Spent 4hrs there. No joke!
Steering wheel is straight.
Notice the specs, their off again and he is saying what the last 5 shops said "no room for adjustment"
Toe is fixed though at 0.05
 
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Pics of camber bolts. Driver was changed. Passenger stayed the same. Same song and dance now "Passenger is maxed out".
I have another appt to bring it back this week.
 

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Pics of camber bolts. Driver was changed. Passenger stayed the same. Same song and dance now "Passenger is maxed out".
I have another appt to bring it back this week.
What state are you in?
 

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Pics of camber bolts. Driver was changed. Passenger stayed the same. Same song and dance now "Passenger is maxed out".
I have another appt to bring it back this week.
I really suggest having the tech putting both camber bolts completely straight down at the 6 o clock position. This will be a good starting point to see how the camber differential rests. Then slightly and slowly twisting them to desired specs making sure neither are too far out of phase. Sometimes they get so focused on the spec they are ignoring on one side can counteract the other.
 
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I really suggest having the tech putting both camber bolts completely straight down at the 6 o clock position. This will be a good starting point to see how the camber differential rests. Then slightly and slowly twisting them to desired specs making sure neither are too far out of phase. Sometimes they get so focused on the spec they are ignoring on one side can counteract the other.
After 5 shops I am swapping out the Zone's today. Ill take it back and see if that fixes it. I went through all my old alignment sheets and their good until the Zone's went on. Ill report back.
 

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Eibach springs and struts at lowest setting

Alignment is fully in spec.
 

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Are the strut mount bushings in your control arms blown out or really soft? That can have a big impact on alignment.
 
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Zone upper arms
Eibach springs and struts at lowest setting

Alignment is fully in spec.
Thanks.
Those look close to mine yet mine isn't aligning. So, I am thinking quality control since the uppers have so many weld spots mine could be off. I have three other alignment sheets from three other people where theirs are also off. Maybe their uca are welded by hand and their off. Unknown.
After 3-5 shops not being able to align it I took the zone uca off last night and put a new manufacture on. The ride is much improved! Very noticeable. I take it back to the alignment shop today. Ill report back.
Appreciate your time!
 
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Fixed!! Whoo-hoo.
Ok, so I replaced the Zone uca with Rough Country last night. Today I took it back to the alignment shop and... Fixed!
So, I am not sure if these are defective since their welded in so many spots per design thus leaving room for error or its a manufacture production issue. Not sure which. I've had three people who sent me their alignment specs with Zone uca that are also off and in the red on their sheet. Regardless which one, this issue is fixed. This saga is over.
 

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Fixed!! Whoo-hoo.
Ok, so I replaced the Zone uca with Rough Country last night. Today I took it back to the alignment shop and... Fixed!
So, I am not sure if these are defective since their welded in so many spots per design thus leaving room for error or its a manufacture production issue. Not sure which. I've had three people who sent me their alignment specs with Zone uca that are also off and in the red on their sheet. Regardless which one, this issue is fixed. This saga is over.
Maybe because the zones already have angle correction which is why I have been told they won't work on my truck ?

But nevertheless it's fixed! lol ... no more trying to figure out why ...good $h1t !!!
 

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Not sure if you've resolved your alignment problem but I had a shop align my truck after installing a 3" front lift and 1" rear. The said my camber was maxed and they couldn't get it better. After going through tires within a year I took a look myself. I marked where the cam plates lined up before doing anything and loosened the lower control. The adjustment seemed like it was maxed, after applying from penetrating lube and letting it soak in I got it free'd up and had tons of adjustment. Went to a different shop and they got it dialed in perfect. I bought new tires and been happy ever since. It seems that the way the suspension was designed or lack of grease the lower control arm hardware starts to seize and "limits" adjustment. Its worth attempting to free it up and then having it aligned.
 
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Not sure if you've resolved your alignment problem but I had a shop align my truck after installing a 3" front lift and 1" rear. The said my camber was maxed and they couldn't get it better. After going through tires within a year I took a look myself. I marked where the cam plates lined up before doing anything and loosened the lower control. The adjustment seemed like it was maxed, after applying from penetrating lube and letting it soak in I got it free'd up and had tons of adjustment. Went to a different shop and they got it dialed in perfect. I bought new tires and been happy ever since. It seems that the way the suspension was designed or lack of grease the lower control arm hardware starts to seize and "limits" adjustment. Its worth attempting to free it up and then having it aligned.

I did. I took the Zone uca off and went with Rough Country 3" uca. The ride is way better and the alignment is back to factory specs. With the Zone all I heard was "its maxed out" the caster was in the 4s, etc. Now its where it should be.
 

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Not sure if you've resolved your alignment problem but I had a shop align my truck after installing a 3" front lift and 1" rear. The said my camber was maxed and they couldn't get it better. After going through tires within a year I took a look myself. I marked where the cam plates lined up before doing anything and loosened the lower control. The adjustment seemed like it was maxed, after applying from penetrating lube and letting it soak in I got it free'd up and had tons of adjustment. Went to a different shop and they got it dialed in perfect. I bought new tires and been happy ever since. It seems that the way the suspension was designed or lack of grease the lower control arm hardware starts to seize and "limits" adjustment. Its worth attempting to free it up and then having it aligned.
Post your alignment sheet. Curious.
 

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Post your alignment sheet. Curious.
I'll have to get a picture, just got it realigned due to replacing the lower ball joints and wheel bearings. I went with the rough country 3" lift control arms from the beginning and was concerned due to their reputation but I'm glad I did. They are great arms and when it's time to refresh I'll get the new forged aluminum upper control arms they sell.
 
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I'll have to get a picture, just got it realigned due to replacing the lower ball joints and wheel bearings. I went with the rough country 3" lift control arms from the beginning and was concerned due to their reputation but I'm glad I did. They are great arms and when it's time to refresh I'll get the new forged aluminum upper control arms they sell.
Yep, love them! I have the forged aluminum upper control arms
 

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