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Old Jun 13, 2023 | 01:56 PM
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Hello, a few years ago I had the I-beams bent to solve the positive camber issue and it worked. I just redid my front end; new bushings tie-end rods, center link, springs kingpins rotors and bearings. Now the positive camber is back. I put progressive rate springs in, which were a little taller than the ones I pulled out of him so would this cause the positive camber? The truck does ride a lot smoother with the progressive springs.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2023 | 04:52 PM
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Twin I beams I take it?
If the front of the truck's frame sits higher (or lower) will change the camber like you found.
And like you know the only fix is to lower (or raise) the frame to get the camber back in spec.
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Bend the beams again.
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The new springs will settle. Took about six months for my 72 to settle.
 
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I think this would be a good excuse to put a 429 in him. That will compress the springs
 
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Originally Posted by Z Martin
I think this would be a good excuse to put a 429 in him. That will compress the springs
The 460 settled the springs in my ‘72.👹


 
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