Luvrv8 wrote:
Toe will be off too.
X2 on that, but you have to get the camber angle right before the toe-in can be set.
Here locally an alignment with no parts needed is about $60.
The problem arises in that if you have parts that are worn & loose enough the alignment can't be set correctly until the parts are replaced. To adjust just the camber on a LUV typically does not require parts, you just move upper control arm shims from one side of the adjusting plate to the opposite side. Toe-in is just turning an adjuster. What can be worn are both upper & lower ball joints, control arm bushings, strut rod bushings & tie rod ends. Most of these you can replace yourself without paying to have it done during the alignment session.
Try this- you know after lowering it will need an alignment & about what it will cost, what you don't know is if it will need any additional parts & what they will cost. Talk to your alignment shop, see if they will inspect your truck to see what is worn & needs replaced (they will often do this free or for a minimal charge, especially if they know you will be a future customer). It's OK to be honest with them & tell them you are broke & can't afford the new parts or the alignment right now but that you want an estimate so you can start accumulating funds. Also if you want to try installing yourself whatever new parts you need & you are capable of installing to save money that's OK too- they will still get to do the final alignment. But you must do this before you start the lowering while your truck is still drive able, 'cause once you start the lowering it may not be.
Personally I would delay the lowering until I had the funds to get it back on the road & use the truck in the meantime.