Alldogs Offroad Front Springs Installed!

[Wahhabm]

Are you going to use the stock shocks? Are you doing anything in the rear?

Yes, stock bilsteins that came with TRD off Road. Nothing in the back is planned right now.

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[tkrum015]

Keep us posted with updates and pictures.

 

[GoodMoodley]

Just installed mine today. Also installed a set of OE Rough Country upper control arms. Install was fairly straight forward. Currently sitting about two inches higher. Hoping it settles. Taking it in for an alignment tomorrow.

Sitting higher in the front now by about an inch.

 

[Wahhabm]

Rides good?

 

[GoodMoodley]

Rides good?

Will have to get back to you on that. Only took it out around the block a couple times. Will take it in for alignment tomorrow and will be doing some longer distance driving this weekend..

 

[Muckle]

An update on my rear spring installation.

Did some off-roading without my trailer and the rear end definitely bounces around a bit more than I'd like. On pavement, it is noticeably stiffer but nothing obnoxious.

When towing my trailer, it rides very well - both on and off pavement.

This is a trade-off I was expecting; stiffer ride when not loaded down, traded off for a better ride when towing. I might eventually try putting the stock springs back on with airbags, but I'll give this setup a go for a while.

 

[GoodMoodley]

Follow-up from my front spring install completed yesterday. Took it out for a little drive today and they have settled a bit. Dropped about a half inch from yesterday. Just barely sitting higher than the rear at this point. Happy that it did settle before I take it to the alignment shop this afternoon.

 

[Wahhabm]

How off was your alignment after the springs install?

 

[GoodMoodley]

How off was your alignment after the springs install?

When I installed the springs I made sure I marked off the camber adjusters on lower control arms and maintained their position when buttoning everything back up. Toe settings were fine as I did not touch the steering end links. The lift added noticeable positive camber however. Vehicle drove fine overall in order to get it to the shop. An alignment is definitely needed if that's what you were wondering. Left truck at shop overnight and will pick it up tomorrow. Will post the alignment sheet if I remember.

 

[Wahhabm]

Yes I am trying to see if they get in line or upper control arms with adjustment will be needed?

 

[GoodMoodley]

Yes I am trying to see if they get in line or upper control arms with adjustment will be needed?

Should line up with no issue. There is plenty of adjustment available. My stock setting was pretty much in the center.

 

[Kjc]

When I installed the springs I made sure I marked off the camber adjusters on lower control arms and maintained their position when buttoning everything back up. Toe settings were fine as I did not touch the steering end links. The lift added noticeable positive camber however. Vehicle drove fine overall in order to get it to the shop. An alignment is definitely needed if that's what you were wondering. Left truck at shop overnight and will pick it up tomorrow. Will post the alignment sheet if I remember.

I've noticed some people have left the stock control arms and you went aftermarket... Was there a particular reason you upgraded?... Truck looks great... These springs seem to lift the front end pretty good

 

[GoodMoodley]

I've noticed some people have left the stock control arms and you went aftermarket... Was there a particular reason you upgraded?... Truck looks great... These springs seem to lift the front end pretty good

No reason other than pricing was good and I think they look cool. I have red lettering on the tailgate and red tow hooks.

 

[dapperdan]

Well F/R springs arrived today. Finally pulled the trigger on them. Need to get them installed as I have an alignment appointment on Thursday. Hope to add some pictures afterwards.

 

[rijc99]

So far I’m liking the springs. No more hitting the bump stops. I’m also able to carry 600 pounds of salt without sagging now. First pic is just after install. Second is after it settled and bed empty. Third is with 500 pounds of salt.

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