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Mar 2, 2010 | 01:54 AM

rnelson1986

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adjust front suspension

ive got a 2wd 86 f150 with the twin i beam set up. im gonna put 3" worth of spacers in the front coils, is there any way to readjust the wheel camber after doin this so they dont look so much like a V? email is rnelson1986@yahoo.com

Mar 2, 2010 | 05:15 AM

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Unfortunately, no, there is no way - you'll have to use drop brackets to relocate the I-beam pivot points 3" further down from where they are now.

Mar 2, 2010 | 05:18 AM

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where can i find a set of those?

Mar 2, 2010 | 05:23 AM

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They actually sell lift kits for 2wd halfton Fords, you get all the proper brackets plus spacers (or even new taller springs), extended brake hoses, and longer front shocks. Someone else will have to chime in about which kits are good tho, as I gotta start work soon...

Mar 2, 2010 | 05:25 AM

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ah ok, im trying to go cheap for the time being, i jus wanna clear my 35s, with just the spacers will the off camber hurt the truck at all?

Mar 2, 2010 | 05:48 AM

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won't steer well, and will eat the tires. bump steer will make it uncontrolable when you hit a pothole, if you hit the pothole right, could even break your ball joints.