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81ratrodc10 · 11-05-2011, 07:23 PM

Ok so i have an 81 c10 from what i can tell it was lowered with drop spindles and coils cut my prob is a bout an inch around the inside of the front tire is wirn real bad and the rest of the tire is fine im gussing my tires are toed in at the top to much not sure how to fix it any help would be great thanx
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vin63 · 11-05-2011, 07:31 PM

It sounds like you have too much negative camber. It would be best to take it to an alignment shop if you are not familiar with setting up your own alignment. Typically, the negative camber is addressed with shims for the upper control arm, but there could be other issues going on.

81ratrodc10 · 11-05-2011, 07:53 PM

Im just tryin to get an idea before i bring it some where so i have an idea whats goin on
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bo-w · 11-06-2011, 03:38 PM

sounds like neg. camber to me . toe is in or out of the front of the tires when viewed from the front, camber is leaning in or out when viewed from the top.too much either way of either angle is terrible for tires

bo-w · 11-06-2011, 03:40 PM

an important note when you go to the alignment shop, if any of you're suspension or steering parts are worn out they probably won't align the truck .

81ratrodc10 · 11-06-2011, 04:32 PM

Ok so do they add or take out shims in the front to correct it when aligning it
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81ratrodc10 · 11-06-2011, 05:11 PM

Another ? While its on my mind how do u check if a the front end componets are good like ball joints and tie rods thanx
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81ratrodc10 · 11-07-2011, 06:31 AM

No one come on guys
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big_al_71 · 11-07-2011, 06:42 AM

One way to check is to see if there is extra play on the joints, torn grease boots

Ackattack · 11-07-2011, 11:09 AM

Have someone hop in the driver's seat and turn the wheel just a little back and forth slowly and look at each "joint" If one moves and the other doesn't, Its probably bad.

Now, jack up the front end and have someone push/pull on the tire looking for play or movement.

I recently replaced my gearbox and pitman arm because of the play in it. I couldn't find it by myself, but with the help of someone else turning the steering slowly I found it. Drives MUCH better now.

81ratrodc10 · 11-07-2011, 06:36 PM

Thanx
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11-05-2011, 07:23 PM	#1
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	front suspension ? Ok so i have an 81 c10 from what i can tell it was lowered with drop spindles and coils cut my prob is a bout an inch around the inside of the front tire is wirn real bad and the rest of the tire is fine im gussing my tires are toed in at the top to much not sure how to fix it any help would be great thanx Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"

11-05-2011, 07:31 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: front suspension ? It sounds like you have too much negative camber. It would be best to take it to an alignment shop if you are not familiar with setting up your own alignment. Typically, the negative camber is addressed with shims for the upper control arm, but there could be other issues going on. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

11-05-2011, 07:53 PM	#3
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: front suspension ? Im just tryin to get an idea before i bring it some where so i have an idea whats goin on Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"

11-06-2011, 03:38 PM	#4
bo-w Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: sacramento Ca Posts: 84	Re: front suspension ? sounds like neg. camber to me . toe is in or out of the front of the tires when viewed from the front, camber is leaning in or out when viewed from the top.too much either way of either angle is terrible for tires

11-06-2011, 03:40 PM	#5
bo-w Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: sacramento Ca Posts: 84	Re: front suspension ? an important note when you go to the alignment shop, if any of you're suspension or steering parts are worn out they probably won't align the truck .

11-06-2011, 04:32 PM	#6
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: front suspension ? Ok so do they add or take out shims in the front to correct it when aligning it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"

11-06-2011, 05:11 PM	#7
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: front suspension ? Another ? While its on my mind how do u check if a the front end componets are good like ball joints and tie rods thanx Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"

11-07-2011, 06:31 AM	#8
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: front suspension ? No one come on guys Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"

11-07-2011, 06:42 AM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: front suspension ? One way to check is to see if there is extra play on the joints, torn grease boots __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-07-2011, 11:09 AM	#10
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: front suspension ? Have someone hop in the driver's seat and turn the wheel just a little back and forth slowly and look at each "joint" If one moves and the other doesn't, Its probably bad. Now, jack up the front end and have someone push/pull on the tire looking for play or movement. I recently replaced my gearbox and pitman arm because of the play in it. I couldn't find it by myself, but with the help of someone else turning the steering slowly I found it. Drives MUCH better now. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

11-07-2011, 06:36 PM	#11
81ratrodc10 house of chevy's Join Date: May 2010 Location: New milford, CT Posts: 583	Re: front suspension ? Thanx Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1987 m1028 cucv d30 2001 chevy s10 2000 honda shadow sabre 1100 "it's going to be an interesting ride home"



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