Author Topic: Caster/Camber  (Read 4569 times)

Offline Copper Canyon

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Caster/Camber
« on: August 20, 2006, 07:15:00 pm »
I'm thinking of doin a 2/2 drop on my '86 swb c-10, but I think the 2" springs will mess with the caster and camber.  Do you think it will make my front wheels tilt in a little?


Offline autonuerotic

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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2006, 11:55:00 pm »
When I first lowered my truck I used a 3 inch Eibach lowering spring without any alignment or ride quality problems.  You should be fine.


Offline toplessblazer

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« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2006, 12:55:00 am »
Anytime you take your suspension apart and replace components you need an alignment. Don't try to save $50.00 by skipping an alignment because you will end up spending more than that replacing chewed up tires.


Offline Copper Canyon

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Re: Caster/Camber
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2006, 02:26:00 pm »
Thanks for the help guys, that makes my decision easier now.  Now my choices are 2/2 or a 3/4.  I want to keep my '86 classic, but with a modern twist.  You know what I'm sayin.


Offline autonuerotic

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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2006, 08:24:00 pm »
Maybe I didnt understand the question... It is correct you will need an  alignment, what I was saying is that your truck will still be able to be within specifications.


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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2006, 05:55:00 pm »
By placing in a shorter spring the camber angle will change more negative.

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Offline RSBAD454

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« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2006, 08:06:00 am »
when you are just adding dropped spindles, camber is not effected.....when you add dropped springs or cut coils from the stock springs, then you will change camber. I agree, always get alignment checked from a know shop that will deal with lowered vehicles.

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