Adjusting Camber

[davew]

Is there a way to adjust camber? Do you have to remove the axle to do it? Thanks, David

[BNCHIEF]

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.

[Patrick]

Yep, like BNCHIEF said, an older well established alignment shop or Truck shop is the best bet to be able to do it correctly.

[davew]

Thanks, I'll start asking around. Do you know what it should be set at?

[Mitch]

Ck this out from the chassis tech area

https://www.vintagefordforum.com/for...nt-information

[BNCHIEF]

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.

[Mitch]

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.

[BNCHIEF]

That's a fact Jack not to mention it is archived and at your fingertips no searching several threads which makes this a great resource.

[Mitch]

Chief
I'm not sure if this is noticed by all, but most of the tech item posts have the original link attached. I do this because many times more content is added after it's copied to the specialty forums.

[BNCHIEF]

Good point and a great idea as well Mitch, well done sir.

[davew]

It seems like the tires are wearing on the inside and for sure there is a lot of information here. And answers to questions

[Mitch]

What about toe in? If they are wearing close to the same amount, that maybe be it

[Mitch]

Just about every car i put on the rack that had the toe set by a manual gauge, broom stick, or shower rod is way off.

[davew]

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.

[BNCHIEF]

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.

[Mitch]

Dave
Beware of those chain style tire alignment joints that employ mostly the inexperienced.

[BNCHIEF]

Do not know where you live but should be able to find a reputable place and like Mitch said stay away from the chain shops for sure.

[davew]

Thanks for giving me a direction to head. Radials will be on my list.

[BNCHIEF]

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.

[Patrick]

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.

[davew]

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 specs

[BNCHIEF]

There is also a thread in the chassis tech section that had info out of the dykes manual which is the specs I used.

[Mitch]

Chief that is the link i referenced in post #5

[BNCHIEF]

Time for me to go to the shop, see what happens when you get old.

[Mitch]

HAHA

Patrick's specs were the same..

[davew]

Read the thread on radials. A lot of good information. I guess it's Alignment,shocks,radials in that order.

[1931 Flamingo]

If the tires are old,hard, and worn ANY new tire is going to make it ride and drive better. JMO
Paul in CT

[BNCHIEF]

Your right Paul the biggest thing I noticed about radials is it seems like the car has power steering now these turn so easily it makes a big difference, but they should for the price.