Homemade I-beam alignment tool?
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Post Fiend
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From: "Islander"
pmasley,
I remember about 8 years ago in a Sears tire shop they had eccentrics that were inserted in the radius rod forks after the holes were inlarged to correct for caster. This would be the best way to correct caster if the truck has been lowered or raised beyond stock as well bending the beams for camber. A little machine work (lathe and Bridgeport) and you can correct your caster yourself.
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I remember about 8 years ago in a Sears tire shop they had eccentrics that were inserted in the radius rod forks after the holes were inlarged to correct for caster. This would be the best way to correct caster if the truck has been lowered or raised beyond stock as well bending the beams for camber. A little machine work (lathe and Bridgeport) and you can correct your caster yourself.
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More Turbo
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Weirton WV
Resurrecting an old thread, but wonder if extra spring cups atop the Radius arm nut would take up enough slack to correct camber? Might be easier just to get new springs (assuming the original engine/equipment weight is the same).
Laughing Gas
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From: Dallas, Texas
I did these years ago. You need some way to anchor the frame to the floor using the two 5\8" pins that are mounted to the frame. This must be set to the correct ride height. As all factory numbers are set off this. Then chain the I-Breams down in the correct spots. Then place a jack at the end of the beam.
The two tools you need are the degree plate the front wheels set on to set toe. The second the caster\chamber degree wheel which bolts to the lug nuts.
The steering wheel must be looked into position. Test drive after job is finished.
The two tools you need are the degree plate the front wheels set on to set toe. The second the caster\chamber degree wheel which bolts to the lug nuts.
The steering wheel must be looked into position. Test drive after job is finished.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Dallas, Texas
It still appears on search engines when people type in the subject. So someone may find it helpful if they plan to tackle it themselves.
But unless you're expecting to do this a lot. I don't think its worth the effort or money investing in the equipment.
But unless you're expecting to do this a lot. I don't think its worth the effort or money investing in the equipment.
Cargo Master
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Frequently frozen MN
Hi,
Just wanted to mention that I once read -- from what seemed to be a good source -- that the later years of TIBs were NOT bendable. The only authorized fix was replacement. It's been a while, so that's all of the info I remember.
hj
Just wanted to mention that I once read -- from what seemed to be a good source -- that the later years of TIBs were NOT bendable. The only authorized fix was replacement. It's been a while, so that's all of the info I remember.
hj
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Dallas, Texas
Yea the new ones have the eccentric ball joints. As they did away with King Pins. The upper ball joint can be turned. Then the tension bar is pushed forward or pulled backed with washers. Which was mentioned earlier. In some cases you can fix problems by replacing worn out bushings.
I have to say though. The Ford twin I-Beam is pretty tough to wear out.
I have to say though. The Ford twin I-Beam is pretty tough to wear out.
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