too much positive camber
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too much positive camber
i just lifted my truck another 2 inches by adding taller springs in the front. now, the camber is way positive. the drop brackets and all are already in place, so i thought it would be okay, but it's not. is there a way to fix this camber problem without swapping the drop brackets? thanks!
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Originally Posted by jbirdsvt
i just lifted my truck another 2 inches by adding taller springs in the front. now, the camber is way positive. the drop brackets and all are already in place, so i thought it would be okay, but it's not. is there a way to fix this camber problem without swapping the drop brackets? thanks!
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see, that's the thing. i already have longer radius arms. according to skyjacker's website, the only different part in the 6" kit is the coil springs. the brackets and radius arms are the same. it seems like i need to drop the pivot points for the independent front axles, but i don't see any way to do that. the drop brackets that are already in there aren't adjustable and they are shaped to fit right where they are. how is camber adjusted on these trucks?
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On the top of the axle where the upper ball joint mounts, there may be a bushing. If the bushing is there, that is the camber adjustment. Move it all the way in, that is with the narrowest section toward the center of the truck. If you don't have that, I really don't know what you would need to do with it.
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Try what previous poster said, then if that doesn't work, you have two options.
Check the web and there are places that sell correction camber adjusters. I went tyhat route and it has a HUGE variance of adjustment. Bascially they are those things he is telling you to turn but the stock ones only move a half degree to one degree. The ones you get at the 4x4 places go up to 4-5 degrees. Be forewarned, these are usually rusted in place and are a PITA to move and also to get out. You might want to start soaking them in breakfree/liquid wrench.
Second option is I read that they can actually bend your TTB arms to correct it. You need someone that really knows what they are doing though. Probably a frame shop that has the big benders that are hydraulic and all the special angle finders etc. I was too scared to try that route.
Good Luck,
Lee
Check the web and there are places that sell correction camber adjusters. I went tyhat route and it has a HUGE variance of adjustment. Bascially they are those things he is telling you to turn but the stock ones only move a half degree to one degree. The ones you get at the 4x4 places go up to 4-5 degrees. Be forewarned, these are usually rusted in place and are a PITA to move and also to get out. You might want to start soaking them in breakfree/liquid wrench.
Second option is I read that they can actually bend your TTB arms to correct it. You need someone that really knows what they are doing though. Probably a frame shop that has the big benders that are hydraulic and all the special angle finders etc. I was too scared to try that route.
Good Luck,
Lee
You bend`em.You weaken`em.Your funeral.
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