Rain and Alignment on New 2013 Screw

[sonoma]

Today was the first rain in several months. So, there was oil and water all over the roads as usual on a first rain. But I kept feeling like my back tires were shifting slightly, really barely, in the opposite direction of the front tires - something in the alignment felt like the truck was on two different planes of surface?

I also noticed that there was this "Slipping" feeling in the back tires - really things I was concentrating on because something felt different.

Did anyone have a similar feeling with theirs? Should I take it in to get the alignment checked?

 

[Badrap]

I only noticed my '11 slip a few times after 30,000 miles on the stock tires. Pretty sure footed in the rain otherwise. Can't see where the alignment would cause this to happen.
Good luck.

 

[TheJoker]

You could bring it in and have it checked out. It may be nothing or it could be something other than the alignment, you never know, maybe the rear axel is out of alignment and your "crabbing". Better to be safe and find out.

When I had my alignment, the rear axel was off but, still within Fords recommended specs. My tech spent about 20 mins on the rear before starting the front. Get a print out of your trucks alingment.

Remember, you have 1 free alignment within your 1st year so why not do it.

Check out pirate air's thread if you want more info on alignments here: http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/your-raptor-its-alignment-539/

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After:

 

[KaiserM715]

Check out pirate air's thread if you want more info on alignments here: http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f9/your-raptor-its-alignment-539/

^^This is the place to go for alignment advice.

 

[New Guy]

Truthfully after my collision I thought my Axle was ****** since I had to make an overcorrection by a good 1.5-2" to the right to get it straight, that scared me. But after I went it found out it was my new Wheels & Tires I bought.

Have you purchase new Wheels and/or Tires?

 

[sonoma]

Yep.

The whole truck is brand new.

 

[puddle hunter]

Maybe what your truck needs is to stretch its legs a bit. You should come play in the dirt this Saturday in Folsom at Prairie City. Here's the thread

 

[medic001918]

Remember, you have 1 free alignment within your 1st year so why not do it.

Is this true of all Raptor's? Or just through your dealer?

And if I'm planning doing the mid-perch mod after getting my truck, could I use the free alignment after performing the mod? Or am I better to take it somewhere independent and have the alignment done after doing that?

Thanks,
Shane

 

[TheJoker]

Is this true of all Raptor's? Or just through your dealer?

And if I'm planning doing the mid-perch mod after getting my truck, could I use the free alignment after performing the mod? Or am I better to take it somewhere independent and have the alignment done after doing that?

Thanks,
Shane

This is copied from Ford's website:

Where a vehicle has no factory-related defect, and is therefore not entitled to a warranty-related repair, replacement or adjustment, it is Ford policy nonetheless to provide certain maintenance items, when necessary, free of charge during a limited period:
wiper blade replacements will be provided during the first 12 months in service, regardless of miles driven
wheel alignments and tire balancing (unless required by a warranty repair) will be provided during the first 12 months or 12,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first
Brake pad/lining replacements will be provided during the first 12 months or 18,000 miles in service, whichever occurs first

Here:2013 Ford F-150 | View New Vehicle Limited Warranty | Ford.com