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Post-Lift Alignment: What to Actually Check

A printout that says "green" doesn't always mean a lifted truck is dialed in. Here's what a real post-lift alignment looks for.

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Factory alignment specs assume factory geometry. After a lift, the right targets shift — and the printout the dealer hands you isn't always set up for that.

Specs that change after a lift

  • Caster — drops with most lifts; needs UCAs or bushings to restore
  • Camber — IFS platforms shift negative, often need UCAs
  • Toe — should be set with tire size and steering feel in mind
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A lifted truck with factory caster targets often feels wandery on the highway. We bias caster on the high side of spec on most lifted IFS platforms.

Beyond the rack

Death-wobble inspections, steering box and damper checks, control-arm bushing inspections, and track bar tightness are all part of a real post-lift roadworthiness pass.

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Alignments & Roadworthiness

Post-lift alignments, geometry corrections, and roadworthiness checks.

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