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NewType72 · 04-10-2013, 01:24 PM

On my 72 my left front wheel tucks in at the top causing me to pull and eat away at the inside of the tire.

I've maxed my limit on the stock studs for the upper a-arm spacing so I can't push it out anymore at the top is there a simple way to fix this issue so that my front end can be aligned properly once again?

Was thinking a longer stud in its place and washers or make a billet solid shim so that there's no chance of the shims falling out after installed.

Any ideas? I'm focusin my money to put in a new motor so I can't put a ton into new arms or anything.
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Robznob11 · 04-10-2013, 11:15 PM

Is the truck dropped? wheel bearing good?

NewType72 · 04-10-2013, 11:21 PM

Lowered slightly. Wheel bearing should be fine a lot of suspension steering parts were replaced two years ago
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**N2TRUX** · 04-11-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

Lowered slightly. Wheel bearing should be fine a lot of suspension steering parts were replaced two years ago
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How is it lowered? Give us more details please. There is no reason why you should not be able to get back in specs after a mild lowering.

wraprail · 04-11-2013, 04:44 AM

Moog makes an offset upper control arm shaft for many car and truck models. While I do not know if yours is included it would be worth checking into.
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BMERDOC · 04-11-2013, 10:47 AM

Most times inner or outer tire wear is associated with toe. Its not hard to assume that tire wear like this is caused by excessive negative camber. As long as the negative camber does not exceed -1.5° tire wear would be a negligible. Have you had a recent alignment. If so, do you have a copy of the results?

04-10-2013, 01:24 PM	#1
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Alignment issue On my 72 my left front wheel tucks in at the top causing me to pull and eat away at the inside of the tire. I've maxed my limit on the stock studs for the upper a-arm spacing so I can't push it out anymore at the top is there a simple way to fix this issue so that my front end can be aligned properly once again? Was thinking a longer stud in its place and washers or make a billet solid shim so that there's no chance of the shims falling out after installed. Any ideas? I'm focusin my money to put in a new motor so I can't put a ton into new arms or anything. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

04-10-2013, 11:15 PM	#2
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Alignment issue Is the truck dropped? wheel bearing good? __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

04-10-2013, 11:21 PM	#3
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Alignment issue Lowered slightly. Wheel bearing should be fine a lot of suspension steering parts were replaced two years ago Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

04-11-2013, 04:44 AM	#5
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: Alignment issue Moog makes an offset upper control arm shaft for many car and truck models. While I do not know if yours is included it would be worth checking into. Posted via Mobile Device __________________

04-11-2013, 10:47 AM	#6
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Alignment issue Most times inner or outer tire wear is associated with toe. Its not hard to assume that tire wear like this is caused by excessive negative camber. As long as the negative camber does not exceed -1.5° tire wear would be a negligible. Have you had a recent alignment. If so, do you have a copy of the results? __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

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