Alignment

After the trip to the river, the alignment was out of whack. The holes in the cam washers on the upper control arms were round, when they should have had a flat side. I had to weld in new material, and grind out the correct shape with my dremel. I ground a bolt flat on one side until it fit into the stock washer. Then I used it to check the fit of the hole after welding/grinding of the damaged washer.

Then after a little research, I decided that doing an alignment myself wouldnt be that difficult. I bought a Rebco caster/camber gauge from Ultimate Racing(85th & maple, Omaha). I  have a near-perfect, level slab at the front of my driveway. With two pieces of cardboard under each wheel, and the truck level from side to side. I then was able to align the truck using the instructions from the Rebco gauge.

I had to re-align it again after finding out that the 'new' wheel hub on the passenger side was worn out after 2000 miles. I replaced the hub, re-leveled the truck. Then re-aligned it again. I have checked it again a couple of weeks later, and it's still correct. I also marked the adjusting washers so that I can make a quick visual check of the alignment.