Caster, camber, track bar, etc
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Caster, camber, track bar, etc
Thanks to our forum Ford dealer for getting me two 5600lb Tremor springs which I installed today. I went from 5990 to 5600 springs. This raised the front end on my 22 F250 7.3 CCLB 4WD one inch.
So how do I know if I need to install an adjustable track bar? Is it something I can see or does it require a front end alignment to figure out?
The truck is sitting pretty level which is not what I want. I want about a 1" forward rake so now I need to replace the rear blocks. My blocks are 2". I used a VIN from a Tremor to order the springs, can I use that VIN to get 3" blocks? Does anyone happen to know the p/n for 3" blocks?
Caster. I've heard the words caster, camber, and toe. I know toe refers to how much the front of the tires are angled towards each. I've read discussions where people recommend increasing the caster to make it drive better.
If I replace the track bar I'm going to have a shop do it because of the crazy high torque spec on the bolts and I'd like to have the shop adjust the caster as well at the same time. Track bar recommendations? And how much caster are people adding?
So how do I know if I need to install an adjustable track bar? Is it something I can see or does it require a front end alignment to figure out?
The truck is sitting pretty level which is not what I want. I want about a 1" forward rake so now I need to replace the rear blocks. My blocks are 2". I used a VIN from a Tremor to order the springs, can I use that VIN to get 3" blocks? Does anyone happen to know the p/n for 3" blocks?
Caster. I've heard the words caster, camber, and toe. I know toe refers to how much the front of the tires are angled towards each. I've read discussions where people recommend increasing the caster to make it drive better.
If I replace the track bar I'm going to have a shop do it because of the crazy high torque spec on the bolts and I'd like to have the shop adjust the caster as well at the same time. Track bar recommendations? And how much caster are people adding?
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What you need to look up is if the Tremor has a different track part number, I think you'll find it's the same number.
Has the clocking of your steering wheel changed after the spring swap? This can adjusted if so.
Is it driving the same?
Any before and after pic's?
Has the clocking of your steering wheel changed after the spring swap? This can adjusted if so.
Is it driving the same?
Any before and after pic's?
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When the truck front gets lifted, the track bar pulls the axle towards the driver side. I have read that for one inch lift you dont need to adjust the track bar. On my truck with the factory snowplow spings and one inch hgher front, it was obvious just by looking that the driver side front wheel stuck out more than the passenger side front wheel, it was measureably off too but I dont remember the measurements.
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From: Chaz
Tape a plumbob of some sort to the top of the wheel well so you can see where your tires sit.
If it is even a tad out of square I would get an adjustable track bar. Unless its barely out of square and you have a low mile truck with fresh components on it.
I have used a few and I will never use another than Kryptonite. I literally used 2 fingers and maybe 10lbs of force to adjust it and you can adjust it on the truck (makes installation a quick job). You can get a 400lb torque wrench on rental at autozone.
For your caster first drive it and see if it drifts or bumpsteers any. Then look from the side and see if your axle is reasonably centered front to back to make sure it isnt sitting too far back. Either one of those issues requires adding some caster.
If your toe was fine it probably still is.
Adjusting the steering wheel takes about 10 mins, videos on youtube will help.
If it is even a tad out of square I would get an adjustable track bar. Unless its barely out of square and you have a low mile truck with fresh components on it.
I have used a few and I will never use another than Kryptonite. I literally used 2 fingers and maybe 10lbs of force to adjust it and you can adjust it on the truck (makes installation a quick job). You can get a 400lb torque wrench on rental at autozone.
For your caster first drive it and see if it drifts or bumpsteers any. Then look from the side and see if your axle is reasonably centered front to back to make sure it isnt sitting too far back. Either one of those issues requires adding some caster.
If your toe was fine it probably still is.
Adjusting the steering wheel takes about 10 mins, videos on youtube will help.
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From: Chaz
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On your rear blocks use the tremor, 2019, or order from PMF. See what axle you have, there maybe some variance. 2019 if you have a 10.5, tremor if you have a Dana, and PMF if you dont know as they can probably help.
On your rear blocks use the tremor, 2019, or order from PMF. See what axle you have, there maybe some variance. 2019 if you have a 10.5, tremor if you have a Dana, and PMF if you dont know as they can probably help.
Last edited by Joe T; Today at 06:56 AM.
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You installed softer springs and your truck raised up one inch?
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