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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: gildardo01 on March 22, 2013, 09:08:29 am
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hey there... i understand how to adjust toe, and camber... but i have no idea how to measure or adjust caster on my 75 chevy... any info would help... thanks...
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Yikes. "generally".... camber is nonadjustabe however I believe they make an eccentric ball joint that may fix your problem. Do you know how many degrees it's off?
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to tell you the truth i dont even know if its off or not.. i´m just curious if i have to take it into consideration this weekend while i try to align the truck...
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2WD you adjust it by shimming in or out on the upper control arm
4WD there should be a camber kit to offset the upper joint.
Are you wanting to all of it yourself or just get it close to get an alignment? Camber is important when is comes to handling.
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2WD you adjust it by shimming in or out on the upper control arm
4WD there should be a camber kit to offset the upper joint.
Are you wanting to all of it yourself or just get it close to get an alignment? Camber is important when is comes to handling.
its two wheel drive... i understand about shimming but is there a way to measure caster angels? or should i just worry about camber and toe? i would like to do it all myself... if not try to atleast get it as close as possible to buy me some time to take it to the alignment shop later on...
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hey i finally found a definition and a great article... here is the definition or should i say the equation for finding caster.... Caster is measured by calculating the change in camber from when the wheel is steered 20 degrees out and 20 degrees in and multiplying the difference by 1.5
here is the article...http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/chassis/hrdp_0411_wheel_alignment_guide/viewall.html
thanks..