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case_bt · 02-11-2003, 08:08 PM

after doing my disc convert on my truck the top of my tires lean out

kind of like this \ / is there a way to adjust this I still need to get an alignment but I would like to correct this the best I can on my own for the time being.

Thanks

Case

crazy longhorn · 02-11-2003, 08:13 PM

Does it look like you have a boatload of shims tween the top a arm's crossshafts & the mounting point on the crossmember?

case_bt · 02-11-2003, 09:38 PM

Yes there is and also some washers that are about 1/4" thick would the best thing be to take out all the shims and if that is to much add one at a time

68LSS1 · 02-11-2003, 09:48 PM

Those shims are what is used to adjust camber. That's the tilt you have. Can be / \ or \ /. Pull the washers out as I don't think there should be any there. Just keep in mind even with the tires looking like they are vertical they can still be off enough to cause tire wear. Get it aligned as soon as you can.

case_bt · 02-11-2003, 10:31 PM

I will next week

The washers are not just normal washers they are rounded on the flats

crazy longhorn · 02-11-2003, 11:30 PM

Washers , with a cup on 1 side to fit next to the cross shaft? My longhorn has them. I would try pulling the shims, & get it close so you can get to the alignment shop.....I wouldnt try driving too much till shes realigned tho. good luck....crazyL

case_bt · 02-12-2003, 10:03 AM

thanks for the info

Frank_Zeller · 02-12-2003, 10:43 AM

Make sure you pull equal amount of shims from the front shaft and rear shaft. This way you lessen the possibility of changing the caster. The shims come in two thicknesses. Leave the washer in.

Here are some links that I found helpfully. You can set the chamber pretty close with a small level. I've been trying to perfect my at home front end alignment skills. Not to hard...just takes time and patients

http://www.familycar.com/alignment.htm#Cam

http://www.allpar.com/fix/alignment.html

http://www.vtr.org/maintain/diy-alignment.html

http://www.quartermax.com/IHRA/Iss05.html

http://www.at-speed.goof.com/writings/alignment

Alignment gages. Would like to get some of these but have not found someone in my area that would like to go in halves with me :0)

http://www.quickcar.net/chassis/ch_cascamga.html

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/rebco4.htm

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/smart1.htm

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/index.html

Frank

cbass · 02-12-2003, 11:56 AM

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crazy longhorn · 02-12-2003, 12:39 PM

Thats some nice info there Frank!

02-11-2003, 08:08 PM	#1
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	tire lean need advice!!! after doing my disc convert on my truck the top of my tires lean out kind of like this \ / is there a way to adjust this I still need to get an alignment but I would like to correct this the best I can on my own for the time being. Thanks Case

02-11-2003, 08:13 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Does it look like you have a boatload of shims tween the top a arm's crossshafts & the mounting point on the crossmember? __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-11-2003, 09:48 PM	#4
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Those shims are what is used to adjust camber. That's the tilt you have. Can be / \ or \ /. Pull the washers out as I don't think there should be any there. Just keep in mind even with the tires looking like they are vertical they can still be off enough to cause tire wear. Get it aligned as soon as you can. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

02-11-2003, 11:30 PM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Washers , with a cup on 1 side to fit next to the cross shaft? My longhorn has them. I would try pulling the shims, & get it close so you can get to the alignment shop.....I wouldnt try driving too much till shes realigned tho. good luck....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

02-12-2003, 10:43 AM	#8
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	Make sure you pull equal amount of shims from the front shaft and rear shaft. This way you lessen the possibility of changing the caster. The shims come in two thicknesses. Leave the washer in. Here are some links that I found helpfully. You can set the chamber pretty close with a small level. I've been trying to perfect my at home front end alignment skills. Not to hard...just takes time and patients http://www.familycar.com/alignment.htm#Cam http://www.allpar.com/fix/alignment.html http://www.vtr.org/maintain/diy-alignment.html http://www.quartermax.com/IHRA/Iss05.html http://www.at-speed.goof.com/writings/alignment Alignment gages. Would like to get some of these but have not found someone in my area that would like to go in halves with me :0) http://www.quickcar.net/chassis/ch_cascamga.html http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/rebco4.htm http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/smart1.htm http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/index.html Frank __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

02-11-2003, 09:38 PM	#3
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	Yes there is and also some washers that are about 1/4" thick would the best thing be to take out all the shims and if that is to much add one at a time

02-11-2003, 10:31 PM	#5
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	I will next week The washers are not just normal washers they are rounded on the flats

02-12-2003, 10:03 AM	#7
case_bt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: willis tx Posts: 374	thanks for the info

02-12-2003, 11:56 AM	#9
cbass Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Conroe Tx Posts: 9	n

02-12-2003, 12:39 PM	#10
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	Thats some nice info there Frank! __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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