Is there a way to adjust camber? Do you have to remove the axle to do it? Thanks, David
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No Dave you do it in the car but that really needs to be done an alignment shop preferably a truck shop they have the knowledge and know how to do something like IMO.
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Yep, like BNCHIEF said, an older well established alignment shop or Truck shop is the best bet to be able to do it correctly.Comment
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Thanks, I'll start asking around. Do you know what it should be set at?Comment
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Ck this out from the chassis tech area
3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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I guess Dave what makes you think it is off? But a good shop can tell you where you stand and what Mitch posted is spot on.Comment
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Chief there are very few items that have not been referenced here . For being seven months old the VFF is already a hell of a resource.3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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It seems like the tires are wearing on the inside and for sure there is a lot of information here. And answers to questionsComment
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What about toe in? If they are wearing close to the same amount, that maybe be it3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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I didn't know toe in could cause that I thought it was a camber issue. I have to find someone who can do this. Bring my list with.Comment
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Dave go visit a shop that does class 8 truck alignments my car was done on a modern machine like the one Mitch uses my camber was fine toe-in was not as Mitch mentioned. Also it will show how all four wheels track. I am no alignment expert but my car drives beautifully. I am a big fan of radials as well makes a huge difference in making the car steer easily.
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Thanks for giving me a direction to head. Radials will be on my list.Comment
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Dave check out the thread do radials really improve steering H.L. Chauvin gave us all the right info you need on radials and this will save you a lot of searching and headaches or do-overs.Comment
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Alignment specs ? They are a bit sketchy as the manufacturers were still trying to figure this out.
Ford changed the toe-in spec from 3/16" to 1/16" [ +or - 1/32"] which was a good change
Castor is set at 5 degrees
Camber was spec'd in inches for some strange reason. 1 13/16" if memory serves . In my option thats a lot, a whole heck of a lot. I'd cut that back to about 1/2 degree.
Both the castor and camber should be positive.Comment
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I'll check that thread. Was thinking of 16 inch 35 ford rims with radials but kinda like the 19's. Thanks Patrick for the specsComment
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There is also a thread in the chassis tech section that had info out of the dykes manual which is the specs I used.Comment
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Chief that is the link i referenced in post #53~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
Mitch's Auto Service ctrComment
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Read the thread on radials. A lot of good information. I guess it's Alignment,shocks,radials in that order.Comment
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If the tires are old,hard, and worn ANY new tire is going to make it ride and drive better. JMO
Paul in CTComment
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