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crm318 · 12-23-2007, 04:05 AM

after changing my shocks yesterday, i took it for a drive in town. it drove well and felt alot tighter, however, when i took it on the freeway, it had a vibration after 50 mph and there was a droning sound. i was afraid to take it over 65. i got home and noticed that the passenger side wheel had negative camber as where it didnt before. what might cause this? im thinking about taking that shock back and getting another. the other wheel is fine. what do yall think?

cdowns · 12-23-2007, 04:10 AM

i'd jck it up and check that your wheel lugs are tight first then i'd take the shock off and see how it looks without it// then i'd check wheel bearings and balljoints//

crm318 · 12-23-2007, 09:56 AM

ill give them a look and let you know.

bdozeraz · 12-23-2007, 10:15 AM

The shock should have no effect on the camber. I suspect you have something else going on and it was just a coincidence that it became noticable after the shock change. I would check your wheel bearings and ball joints also after checking the lug nuts.

whatnow123 · 12-23-2007, 10:54 AM

I agree with the above. Don't drive it unitl you find out what the deal is as there is something mechanically wrong.

crm318 · 12-23-2007, 05:10 PM

i changed the wheel bearings about 2 months ago, but i will check them anyways. i have the day off tomorrow, ill give it all a look over.

jhow66 · 12-23-2007, 05:25 PM

Check upper control arm where it bolts to frame. Sounds like you have some shims missing. Check to see if the bolts are tight.

12-23-2007, 04:05 AM	#1
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	negative camber after shock replacement after changing my shocks yesterday, i took it for a drive in town. it drove well and felt alot tighter, however, when i took it on the freeway, it had a vibration after 50 mph and there was a droning sound. i was afraid to take it over 65. i got home and noticed that the passenger side wheel had negative camber as where it didnt before. what might cause this? im thinking about taking that shock back and getting another. the other wheel is fine. what do yall think? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

12-23-2007, 04:10 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: negative camber after shock replacement i'd jck it up and check that your wheel lugs are tight first then i'd take the shock off and see how it looks without it// then i'd check wheel bearings and balljoints// __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-23-2007, 09:56 AM	#3
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: negative camber after shock replacement ill give them a look and let you know. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

12-23-2007, 10:15 AM	#4
bdozeraz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phx, Az Posts: 51	Re: negative camber after shock replacement The shock should have no effect on the camber. I suspect you have something else going on and it was just a coincidence that it became noticable after the shock change. I would check your wheel bearings and ball joints also after checking the lug nuts.

12-23-2007, 10:54 AM	#5
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: negative camber after shock replacement I agree with the above. Don't drive it unitl you find out what the deal is as there is something mechanically wrong. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

12-23-2007, 05:10 PM	#6
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: negative camber after shock replacement i changed the wheel bearings about 2 months ago, but i will check them anyways. i have the day off tomorrow, ill give it all a look over. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

12-23-2007, 05:25 PM	#7
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: negative camber after shock replacement Check upper control arm where it bolts to frame. Sounds like you have some shims missing. Check to see if the bolts are tight. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

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