Reversing UCA's (Pics)

[djthumper]

Soon to be doing my flip. Just have to get some new ball joints and have money for alignment ......again.

Life-time alignment at Firestone. I have already used it 3 times.

[Flying Monkey]

Soon to be doing my flip. Just have to get some new ball joints and have money for alignment ......again.

Life-time alignment at Firestone. I have already used it 3 times.

When I was pricing building struts, mount/balance and alignment for lift they told me here they only do 1 year max warranty. Most places here wont even give that much.

[Blackout]

I went firestone too. Best decision I ever made.

[djthumper]

Not Warranty. I paid to have front-end alignments for as long as I own the Trailblazer. I think I paid $180 for it vs. I think $35 for each alignment. And I got a military discount from them.

[Flying Monkey]

Not Warranty. I paid to have front-end alignments for as long as I own the Trailblazer. I think I paid $180 for it vs. I think $35 for each alignment. And I got a military discount from them.

Thats another thing.....none of the big name places said they would give military discount when I asked. A small private owned place said they would do 15%. But all of them say the way the roads are in chattanooga they cant make any money with alignment warranties. I didnt think our roads were that bad lol. Most alignments around here are about $60 for 1 time deal.

I say warranty but you know what I mean....you cant go back without paying for a new 1

[Blackout]

I can't see Firestone not offering their lifetime alignment at one of their stores. I'd call them up again and ask specifically for it. It isn't a warranty, it's a specific service product.

[djthumper]

There is a Firestone that is about a mile from the base here so I didn't have to ask about a discount.

[dvanbramer88]

[/quote]my adjustable wrench was trying to round off some corners.[/quote]

an adjustable wrench?!?!? That's blasphemy

[Trail X]

I don't have a wrench set that goes that large. I rarely use wrenches anyways, sockets are the way to go.

[03envoy]

Hello, I will be getting marks 3 in kit soon and I plan flip the UCA's but what do you torque them too? How many foot pounds? Not sure if needed but just thought I would ask. Thank you! Also, What amount of spacers could I add without getting near putting the CV in a binding situation? Maybe 3? Thanks again,
Trent

[HARDTRAILZ]

Hello, I will be getting marks 3 in kit soon and I plan flip the UCA's but what do you torque them too? How many foot pounds? Not sure if needed but just thought I would ask. Thank you! Also, What amount of spacers could I add without getting near putting the CV in a binding situation? Maybe 3? Thanks again,
Trent

700 foot pounds. 9 inches of spacers (give or take 7) should be ok for binding issues

[03envoy]

Thank you!

[fishsticks]

Hello, I will be getting marks 3 in kit soon and I plan flip the UCA's but what do you torque them too? How many foot pounds? Not sure if needed but just thought I would ask. Thank you! Also, What amount of spacers could I add without getting near putting the CV in a binding situation? Maybe 3? Thanks again,
Trent

700 foot pounds. 9 inches of spacers (give or take 7) should be ok for binding issues

[djthumper]

Hello, I will be getting marks 3 in kit soon and I plan flip the UCA's but what do you torque them too? How many foot pounds? Not sure if needed but just thought I would ask. Thank you! Also, What amount of spacers could I add without getting near putting the CV in a binding situation? Maybe 3? Thanks again,
Trent

You might want to do an intro since most of these guys don't know you. Not everyone here frequents the OS or the NOS. If you don't read through the entire thread you might miss the data you are looking for. We don't generally use spoons over here for the noobs.

[v7guy]

Hello, I will be getting marks 3 in kit soon and I plan flip the UCA's but what do you torque them too? How many foot pounds? Not sure if needed but just thought I would ask. Thank you! Also, What amount of spacers could I add without getting near putting the CV in a binding situation? Maybe 3? Thanks again,
Trent

[03envoy]

Hello, I will be getting marks 3 in kit soon and I plan flip the UCA's but what do you torque them too? How many foot pounds? Not sure if needed but just thought I would ask. Thank you! Also, What amount of spacers could I add without getting near putting the CV in a binding situation? Maybe 3? Thanks again,
Trent

I appologize, I am going to flip my UCA's and couldnt find the information. Thank you and Sorry.

[v7guy]

flipped my uppers today and got it aligned

0.3deg 0.1deg
camber

0.0deg 0.5deg
caster

0.04deg 0.03deg
toe

[djthumper]

I would have to check but it sounds like you are within specs.

[navigator]

ok, I have Mark's top spacer with the Rough Country lift.
I flipped my UCA's.
Only the caster was out when they finished and he said he dropped it as far as he could to get it where it was.

[The Roadie]

Only the caster was out when they finished ...

Of all the issues, caster is the least important to tire wear. Too much positive caster (that you have) contributes to a heavy steering feeling and possible bump steer. You're a heavy SUV. That isn't an issue. I would trade my camber issue for your caster specs in a minute.