79 4x4 front alignment

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Apr 17, 2017 | 06:25 PM

pinehillian

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79 4x4 front alignment

hey all, trying to get some info on front end alignment. i did the string thing set up around the but i need little closer. when i turn on asphalt, turn left right tire kinda rubs mark on asphalt and viceversa. the steering link adjust toe in and out. what about top of tire leaning in or out any check for that or something not related?

Apr 18, 2017 | 08:58 AM

COFLHTK

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If the tires are leaning in at the top the first thing I would check is the ball joints.

Apr 18, 2017 | 10:07 AM

pinehillian

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no their not but wondering any other adjustment. caster, camber, toe in out. what should they be toed in or out? i think i remember 1/2 in something. tires look nice and straight but when turning seem like something off.

Apr 18, 2017 | 11:23 AM

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There is no camber adjustment in a solid front axle. Caster is set by the C bushings on the radius arms, leaving just the toe to adjust. ideally you want about 1/8-1/4" of toe in.