Just drove my 56 chevy p/up for the first time since I installed tci's custom ifs.What an improvment from the stock suspension! I can't believe I drove it so long without power disc brakes. My question. Do i need to let the springs settle so the lower control arms are more level before I have it aligned?

Just a thought, do you think they build new cars on the assembly line and let them sit out on the lot for the springs to settle before they align them?

Just as long as you had the control arm shafts and lower control arms just loose while it was on the ground and jounce the front end with all the vehicle weight on the suspension to put everything in the neutral suspension position and than tighten everything up, than it should be where it needs to be.

Hey thanks for the reply. I never thought of alignment on new cars. Makes sense. I feel a little dumb! But what the heck.I appreciate the feedback..
Thanks again....

I gotta weigh in on this one, I have installed 15+ mustang II front ends in customer cars, and all have settled at least 3/4 to1 inch after the car is driven for a few weeks. it has no difference if it is a stock a arm,or tubular. I always set them up so the lower a arms are at a slight downward angle to the ball joint, then they end up with a level lower control arm after it settles. you need to remember,the factory has much more control of spring rates and sizes than the aftermarket does. check with your local spring shop, and ask them if new springs they install don't end up higher than the stock height until they settle.