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BIGBLU 72 · 01-07-2011, 11:41 PM

I just set my truck back on its feet after installing the new drop spindles. Replaced the ball joints as well! my wheel seems to be out of camber??? both sides look about the same only one tire is a little flat? Is it supposed to be like that?
???????? Is it possible that the wheels have always been that way but the ball joints were so bad that the compensated for it??

dubds10 · 01-08-2011, 12:04 AM

I've been modifying suspensions for a long time and I always stand by you should always align the front end after replacing any suspension parts which affect the geometry - control arms/ball joints/springs etc can all affect it by some degree, whether they are old and worn out or new parts etc. So it seems normal to me for it to be out that much.

vasquezmrysvll · 01-08-2011, 12:08 AM

probably have stacks of shims in there, that are not needed when using drop spindles? get it aligned.

BIGBLU 72 · 01-08-2011, 12:17 AM

ohh okay i kept the shims in there? so should this be able to drive say 55 miles round trip?

dubds10 · 01-08-2011, 12:30 AM

Is it that far to the nearest automotive shop? lol

Lots of people drive with vehicles not aligned for years on end. It typically just ruins your tires and wears out certain suspension parts sooner. You truck wont fall apart while you're driving..as long as you bolted everything back together properly

Longhorn Man · 01-08-2011, 12:30 AM

your tires will probably be junk after 55 miles. If you must, inflate them a little over the max recomended PSI, this will make the center taller than the edges and you'll ride on 1/2 the thread instead of just the edge.

vasquezmrysvll · 01-08-2011, 12:33 AM

pull enough shims till the tire looks 90* to the ground. then test drive, and get it to the shop

BIGBLU 72 · 01-08-2011, 12:50 AM

Yeah the truck is way out in the styx lol! thanks for the conformation that this sometimes happens when doing this kinda swap!

Stubbs67 · 01-08-2011, 01:56 AM

first, have you rolled the truck back and forward to "unload" the suspension and let it rest? It should drop like 1/2" and some negative camber should go away too.

BIGBLU 72 · 01-08-2011, 11:42 AM

Well i backed it up outta the garage and my buddy said "Dude your wheels look funny" and then i got spooked about driving it and pulled it back in the garage lol?

OhOneWS6 · 01-08-2011, 01:49 PM

You said 55 round trip. That means 27.5 one way correct? The drive back will be after the alignment.

**lolife99** · 01-08-2011, 02:28 PM

I guess it's just me,... but that looks way off.
Got any close up pics of the suspension?
Drop spindles normally don't throw the camber off that far.

**special-K** · 01-08-2011, 04:39 PM

Thanks for the second picture. That really clarifies it

I agree with Lolife. Maybe it was way off before and not noticed? Were you driving it a lot? Make sure everything is seated correctly. If it has shims try changing them some.

BIGBLU 72 · 01-08-2011, 11:25 PM

hahahaha yeah the second pic shows the most lol! that tire is really low i should have taken pics of the other side bc its not half that bad!

01-07-2011, 11:41 PM	#1
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Umm is this normal?? I just set my truck back on its feet after installing the new drop spindles. Replaced the ball joints as well! my wheel seems to be out of camber??? both sides look about the same only one tire is a little flat? Is it supposed to be like that? ???????? Is it possible that the wheels have always been that way but the ball joints were so bad that the compensated for it?? Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

01-08-2011, 12:04 AM	#2
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Umm is this normal?? I've been modifying suspensions for a long time and I always stand by you should always align the front end after replacing any suspension parts which affect the geometry - control arms/ball joints/springs etc can all affect it by some degree, whether they are old and worn out or new parts etc. So it seems normal to me for it to be out that much.

01-08-2011, 12:08 AM	#3
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Umm is this normal?? probably have stacks of shims in there, that are not needed when using drop spindles? get it aligned. __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

01-08-2011, 12:17 AM	#4
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Umm is this normal?? ohh okay i kept the shims in there? so should this be able to drive say 55 miles round trip? __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

01-08-2011, 12:30 AM	#5
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Umm is this normal?? Is it that far to the nearest automotive shop? lol Lots of people drive with vehicles not aligned for years on end. It typically just ruins your tires and wears out certain suspension parts sooner. You truck wont fall apart while you're driving..as long as you bolted everything back together properly

01-08-2011, 12:30 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Umm is this normal?? your tires will probably be junk after 55 miles. If you must, inflate them a little over the max recomended PSI, this will make the center taller than the edges and you'll ride on 1/2 the thread instead of just the edge.

01-08-2011, 12:33 AM	#7
vasquezmrysvll "the other guy" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olivehurst California 95961 Posts: 901	Re: Umm is this normal?? pull enough shims till the tire looks 90* to the ground. then test drive, and get it to the shop __________________ God Said,"Building A 10 Second Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still....."EXPLETIVE"

01-08-2011, 12:50 AM	#8
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Umm is this normal?? Yeah the truck is way out in the styx lol! thanks for the conformation that this sometimes happens when doing this kinda swap! __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

01-08-2011, 01:56 AM	#9
Stubbs67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 121	Re: Umm is this normal?? first, have you rolled the truck back and forward to "unload" the suspension and let it rest? It should drop like 1/2" and some negative camber should go away too. __________________ 67 Short Step Project -My other wife, ya know... (she takes all my time and money and I don't even realize it) 88 Subaru wagon 4wd -Daily driver and workhorse 98 Subaru Forester S - Wife and baby wheels My Build Thread! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433751 Need step tail gate and bed front, driver door, both front fenders (both are bondo'd nightmares). can trade fleetside bed parts real straight (except sides) or pay some cash (i am pretty broke)

01-08-2011, 11:42 AM	#10
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Umm is this normal?? Well i backed it up outta the garage and my buddy said "Dude your wheels look funny" and then i got spooked about driving it and pulled it back in the garage lol? __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

01-08-2011, 01:49 PM	#11
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: Umm is this normal?? You said 55 round trip. That means 27.5 one way correct? The drive back will be after the alignment. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

01-08-2011, 02:28 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Umm is this normal?? I guess it's just me,... but that looks way off. Got any close up pics of the suspension? Drop spindles normally don't throw the camber off that far. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-08-2011, 04:39 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Umm is this normal?? Thanks for the second picture. That really clarifies it I agree with Lolife. Maybe it was way off before and not noticed? Were you driving it a lot? Make sure everything is seated correctly. If it has shims try changing them some. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-08-2011, 11:25 PM	#14
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Umm is this normal?? hahahaha yeah the second pic shows the most lol! that tire is really low i should have taken pics of the other side bc its not half that bad! __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD



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