Alignment Help
Locomotive breath
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Mid Oh. Ponderosa
Originally Posted by DISLFVR
No, I have never heard of such a thing. Sounds like someone out to make a few bucks.
I'm not sure if the '99 and up super dutys use the same style of bushing or not.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
If adjustment is necessary, you would need the adjustable or correct degree bushings installed at alignment to reset the camber and caster. Shouldn't need them if the alignment was good from the factory and there has been no damage, modifications, or parts replaced on the front axle.
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: South of you
You may need a camber bushing. These are available in adjustable and non adjustable. Since the camber and caster is set through these bushings, sometimes you need to install the adjustable to get the correct settings. You also need to check the shop and get a print out on your alignment to make sure it is in spec. Most cut rate "cheap" alignments only consist of a toe adjustment. Remember toe in and camber are tire wearing adjustments whereas caster is NOT. A caster adjustment that is off will just make the truck pull and will not affect tire wear. And by the way, every time you turn the wheels on your truck you are wearing out the front end parts. This will cause your alignment to slowly fall out of spec. Also, I have rarely seen a truck out of thje factory "perfectly" aligned....it may be in spec, but not always "perfect".
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
