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Old 08-24-2005, 03:04 PM   #1
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inside tire wear?

hello
I did the cheap drop buy cutting the springs down which has been great, but I am noticing
the inside inch of my tires is wearing fast. I think I need to put some spacers somewhere
but don't know where or what kind of spacer.
Any help or past expirences would be great!
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Old 08-24-2005, 03:50 PM   #2
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sounds like you dropped it but didn't get it realigned. Take it to the alignment shop. you may be able to get it close at home but not perfect.
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Old 08-24-2005, 06:23 PM   #3
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If you just cut one coil then go over to NAPA or isn't it UAP for you guys in Canada and ask for some front end alignment shims. Get at least eight 1/8 inch shims. Jack up the front end and remove one side front wheel. Allow the a-arms to drop down as far as possible. This should allow access to the upper a-arm bolts. Back the nuts off just until you can slide two 1/8 inch shims in with the other shims on each stud. Retighten to spec. Do the other side. This is not a substitute for having it aligned but it will correct a large amount of the problems that occur when you shorten springs and is a cheap temp fix. If you cut more than 1 coil you are going to get have to get longer upper a-arm studs to get it anywhere close to aligned. And now your into some major front end work.
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Old 08-25-2005, 11:58 AM   #4
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Another reality of shortening the springs is that the front suspension is already part way through its arc. So, basically, you'll be wearing on the insides a little more than would a stock suspension even after you realign the camber (shims as 72BLAZERDUDE suggests above. That's the price of fame
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