Can these alignment numbers be improved

Recently installed Dobinsons’s 2.5” front coil, Bilstein 5100 in front, 1” coil and shocks in back of my 2020 venture edition. I believe the lift came out to closer to 2.25” front, 1.5” rear. I had the front done at a local shop who sent it to a dealer for alignment, here are the specs:

So my question is, based on these numbers, is it worth taking to my local dealer to see if they can improve upon the alignment numbers, or just bite the bullet and get some UCA’s? I have a long road trip planned in a month and would rather a little more solid feel on the highway than current. Any recommendations on UCA? Would prefer something that’s low maintenance, ie not greasable.

 

I wouldn't pay anyone else to double check. If your alignment shop says thats all they can get out of it without UCA's then thats prolly all they can get out of it.

Not sure what your before was but it looks like they at least attempted to get it right.

I always say bite the bullet and get the UCAs with a lift. Not worth it if you need to go back after.

 

Those caster numbers are probably the most you can get with a 2" lift.

If you want more caster out of it, you'll have to get UCA's.

I like the looks (and the price) of the Dirt King UCA's with ball joints. They might require the occasional greasing of the bushings, but they are not the uniball variety that is known for constant squeaks (and lube).

 

JBA’s seem like another good choice. Pretty beefy, and easy maintenance.

 

Yes, lots of good reviews on JBA's as well.

Just keep in mind if you have 285's and stock wheels, JBA's will rub. You would need spacers with JBA's and stock wheels / 285's or wheels with a negative offset.

 

Sorry about the ignorance here on the subject, speaking of JBA’s, but why is being greasable a selling point on so many of these UCA’s? I’d prefer not to have an additional maintenance point, even though they advertise every 3-5k miles which is pretty minor.

 

Spc is a great brand and isn’t overly the top price wise.

 

I think it's because a lot of UCA companies use urethane bushings, which is a harder (sturdier) compound than the stock rubber bushings. But the downside is they squeak over time and require grease.

I believe Dobinson UCA's use rubber bushings (like stock) and might not require greasing. Best to double check this though.