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So probably 8-10 years ago I got a 6” lift on my 1990 F250. And about 2 years ago I realized a small positive camber on the drivers side tire. I didn’t pay much attention to it until recently when it’s getting pretty aggressive and waesring the tire. I ended up replacing all the tie rods and brining it to a shop to fix the alignment. When I went to pick it up the camber did not change. I asked what need to be done and they said you probably need new camber bushings. So I replaced the bushings and I still have a very positive camber. What should I do now? Will going back in and paying 200 for another alignment fix it? I also checked out the axle bushings and they don’t look too bad and there’s no play in them. I’m not sure replacing those will make a significant difference. The passenger side also has a little positive camber but no where as bad as the driver side.
Any small misalignment will be significantly magnified when you backup. Even when the alignment is within specification you will notice camber changes (much smaller) in this scenario. This is due to the design of the twin-traction beam suspension. Same thing for the 2wd twin-I beam front suspension. Out of specification toe will do the same thing. How far off is the camber when the vehicle is moved forward?
Any small misalignment will be significantly magnified when you backup. Even when the alignment is within specification you will notice camber changes (much smaller) in this scenario. This is due to the design of the twin-traction beam suspension. Same thing for the 2wd twin-I beam front suspension. Out of specification toe will do the same thing. How far off is the camber when the vehicle is moved forward?
Did you use adjustable or otherwise non-factory specification bushings? With that lift you need all the camber offset you can get.If the shop did not replace them for you as part of the alignment process I would take the truck to someone who understands these Ford suspension systems.
If you recently paid $200.00 for an alignment, I would take it back now and make them put the proper bushing in or get your money back. Most places do not want to do alignment on lifted trucks. I had several turn me down because I put a 1 1/2" front level on it !!!!!. I finally took it to an off road shop and they willingly did it. You should have gotten a printout on the alignment as proof of being in specs. Make them show you the printout or do another one that shows it in spec or get your money back and take it somewhere else. Sandy
Judging by the picture you put the drivers side bushing in 180 degress out, the way you have it in is giving you maximum positive camber out of the bushing instead of negative camber which you need.
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