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GM (Chevy/GMC) Alignment Guide for IHC Suspension Drop Control Arms

Published on Jul 28, 2025
GM (Chevy/GMC) Alignment Guide for IHC Suspension Drop Control Arms

IHC Drop Suspension Alignment Guide for Chevy/GMC Trucks: Ensure Optimal Performance

If you’ve installed IHC’s drop suspension on your truck, achieving proper alignment is crucial for safety and optimal performance. Any lift or drop modification alters your truck’s geometry, necessitating a professional alignment. This guide provides essential alignment specifications to ensure your truck handles as it should.

C10 1963-1987:

  • Front Coilover Drop
SpecDriverPassengerToleranceSplit
Camber0.0°0.0°± 0.5°0.0°
CasterN/AN/AN/AN/A
Toe0.15°0.15°± 0.05°≤ 0.25°

1988-1998 C1500: 

  • 3/5 drop, 4/6 drop, 5/7 Drop
SpecDriverPassengerToleranceSplit
Camber+0.5°+0.5°± 0.5°0.0°
Caster7.0°7.0°± 0.5°0.0°
Toe0.10°0.10°± 0.05°+ 0.20°

1999-2006 GM1500: 

  • 2 Wheel drive  4/6 – 5/7 Drop
SpecDriverPassengerToleranceSplit
Camber+0.1°+0.1°± 0.5°0.0°
Caster7.0°7.0°± 0.5°0.0°
Toe0.05°0.05°± 0.05°+ 0.20°

2007-2018 GM1500: 

  • 2WD/4WD: 3/5 – 4/6 – 5/7 Drop
SpecDriverPassengerToleranceSplit
Camber+0.1°+0.1°± 0.5°0.0°
Caster5.0°5.0°± 0.5°0.0°
Toe0.05°0.05°± 0.05°+ 0.20°

2019-Present GM1500: 

  • 2WD/4WD: 3/5 Drop
SpecDriverPassengerToleranceSplit
Camber-0.1°-0.1°± 0.5°0.0°
Caster7.0°7.0°0 –  0.5°0.0°
Toe0.5°0.5°0 – 0.5°+ 0.14°
  • 2WD 4/6 Drop 
SpecDriverPassengerToleranceSplit
Camber-0.1°-0.1°± 0.5°0.0°
Caster7.5°7.5°± 0.5°0.0°
Toe0.05°0.05°± 0.5°+ 0.20°

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