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70c10 · 09-08-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

That would affect toe, not camber.

I don't recall exactly what his problem was but it was something simple that affected his "alignment" that's why I suggested doing a search.

**gregfull** · 09-08-2008, 10:02 PM

Are you having this problem with both sides or just one side? If it's just one side it may be a bad spindle. If the spindle itself or the tapered holes for the ball joints were machined out of location, this could cause the problem you are having. These are place in fixtures on machining centers and if the casting is slightly different, the alignment in the fixture could throw off the machining operations and thus throw off your alignment. Just an idea......

chevy_mike · 09-09-2008, 01:04 AM

Are you using the correct ball joints for the spindles you have? If you have spindles with the tapered holes for the larger ball joints and you are using the pre '70 ball joints, it would allow enough slop to offset the spindle, even if the joint is tight.

Just an idea.

dwcsr · 09-09-2008, 12:56 PM

Some of these frames have a problem with twisting inward at the top of the rail at the motor mount, A frame area. If you replaced your motor mounts brackets with something else or put V8 inplace of 6cyl. you may need to jack up the truck in the center of the cross member and loosen the upper bracket bolts and re-torque them so the frame moves back to the original postion. There is also a Moog "Problem Solver" upper A frame shaft kit that can get you extra camber adjustment without headache of changing the bolts. rockauto has them.

**Boog** · 09-09-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

There is also a Moog "Problem Solver" upper A frame shaft kit that can get you extra camber adjustment without headache of changing the bolts. rockauto has them.

There ya go. I knew someone knew where they are available.
If you like the drop you have now then maybe these offset upper control arm shafts are the answer.

Green Machine · 09-09-2008, 10:40 PM

Sounds to me like too tall of springs, new stock springs can be pretty tall. I assume the tires sit like this /....\ right ?? Thats how the tires sit with the engine out, either get shorter springs or drop in a big block to settle it down !!!

09-08-2008, 10:02 PM	#27
gregfull Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 598	Re: Drop Spindles Wont Align Are you having this problem with both sides or just one side? If it's just one side it may be a bad spindle. If the spindle itself or the tapered holes for the ball joints were machined out of location, this could cause the problem you are having. These are place in fixtures on machining centers and if the casting is slightly different, the alignment in the fixture could throw off the machining operations and thus throw off your alignment. Just an idea...... __________________ My Suburban Project 72 Suburban 68 SWB 57 Belair 55 Cameo 06 Chevy 1/2 ton crew 09 Suburban

09-09-2008, 01:04 AM	#28
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Drop Spindles Wont Align Are you using the correct ball joints for the spindles you have? If you have spindles with the tapered holes for the larger ball joints and you are using the pre '70 ball joints, it would allow enough slop to offset the spindle, even if the joint is tight. Just an idea. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

09-09-2008, 12:56 PM	#29
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Drop Spindles Wont Align Some of these frames have a problem with twisting inward at the top of the rail at the motor mount, A frame area. If you replaced your motor mounts brackets with something else or put V8 inplace of 6cyl. you may need to jack up the truck in the center of the cross member and loosen the upper bracket bolts and re-torque them so the frame moves back to the original postion. There is also a Moog "Problem Solver" upper A frame shaft kit that can get you extra camber adjustment without headache of changing the bolts. rockauto has them.

09-09-2008, 10:40 PM	#31
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Drop Spindles Wont Align Sounds to me like too tall of springs, new stock springs can be pretty tall. I assume the tires sit like this /....\ right ?? Thats how the tires sit with the engine out, either get shorter springs or drop in a big block to settle it down !!! __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0



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