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Big Port Jimmy 6 · 02-02-2010, 11:13 PM

I need some more camber. I am 1\2 inch in (negative) at the top from 0 caster. It already has 1 1\8 of shims in the upper arms. So need to move the top of the spindle out 1 5\8 to get to 0 camber. So I am going to have to modify the control arms. I am going to leave1\4 inch for shims to adjust the caster. What is the oe camber spec? It should be slightly negative. I am concerned that an upper that long will put the tire into the outer fender lip. So a shorter lower/longer upper may be more practical. Any thoughts or comments? Jay

S10Fan · 02-02-2010, 11:35 PM

One of these may help..................

Moog Control Arm Shaft Kit
Part No. K6184

This shaft adds camber to reduce the number of shims needed.

bagged74 · 02-02-2010, 11:39 PM

I had the same problem with my crew cab short bed

kris's66lwb · 02-02-2010, 11:58 PM

ya my trucks the same way its got like 2 and a hlaf inces of shims whats the best way to fix this i still need a few more shims to make it in spec

knightowl73 · 02-21-2010, 10:09 PM

wow, this reminds me of my 79 blazer i drove back in high school. i hacked at least 2 coils off the front, cut off the bumpstop mounts, added tractionbar bumpstops, then even with it spaced all the way out it was still way off. i ended up going to the bolt supply and grabbing grade 8 fine thread bolts that were longer than the oem upper a-arm studs. i put those in place and took 1" pieces of pipe and welded washers on the ends to make spacers to put in. worked out pretty well. only bad thing was you have to hold the bolts on the inside and they arent that easy to get to, think i used a socket on a breaker bar to hold them.

was the lowest thing around, i flipped the rear and took out 2 leafs in the back, wish i had a pic, them cragar ss mags looked good, 15x10 in back and 14x8 reverse up front.

woulda loved to know they had offset upper shafts

KQQL IT · 02-21-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

I need some more camber. I am 1\2 inch in (negative) at the top from 0 caster. It already has 1 1\8 of shims in the upper arms. So need to move the top of the spindle out 1 5\8 to get to 0 camber. So I am going to have to modify the control arms. I am going to leave1\4 inch for shims to adjust the caster. What is the oe camber spec? It should be slightly negative. I am concerned that an upper that long will put the tire into the outer fender lip. So a shorter lower/longer upper may be more practical. Any thoughts or comments? Jay

Knock the studs out of the cross member and replace with 4" bolts

54Caddy · 02-21-2010, 10:30 PM

how hard are they to knock out my dad wants me to do that to my truck so my alignment can be better

KQQL IT · 02-21-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

how hard are they to knock out my dad wants me to do that to my truck so my alignment can be better

BFH i did mine. Im in tulare if want to see

54Caddy · 02-21-2010, 10:43 PM

What where you stay at in tulare thats where my dad is from he grew up there. Im in sacramento right now ill be back in town the 19th of march.

knightowl73 · 02-21-2010, 10:44 PM

its not that hard,this is the same as i did

02-02-2010, 11:13 PM	#1
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Control arm hijinks I need some more camber. I am 1\2 inch in (negative) at the top from 0 caster. It already has 1 1\8 of shims in the upper arms. So need to move the top of the spindle out 1 5\8 to get to 0 camber. So I am going to have to modify the control arms. I am going to leave1\4 inch for shims to adjust the caster. What is the oe camber spec? It should be slightly negative. I am concerned that an upper that long will put the tire into the outer fender lip. So a shorter lower/longer upper may be more practical. Any thoughts or comments? Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

02-02-2010, 11:35 PM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Control arm hijinks One of these may help.................. Moog Control Arm Shaft Kit Part No. K6184 This shaft adds camber to reduce the number of shims needed. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F*d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver. Last edited by S10Fan; 02-02-2010 at 11:35 PM.*

02-02-2010, 11:39 PM	#3
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Control arm hijinks I had the same problem with my crew cab short bed

02-02-2010, 11:58 PM	#4
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	Re: Control arm hijinks ya my trucks the same way its got like 2 and a hlaf inces of shims whats the best way to fix this i still need a few more shims to make it in spec

02-21-2010, 10:09 PM	#5
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: Control arm hijinks wow, this reminds me of my 79 blazer i drove back in high school. i hacked at least 2 coils off the front, cut off the bumpstop mounts, added tractionbar bumpstops, then even with it spaced all the way out it was still way off. i ended up going to the bolt supply and grabbing grade 8 fine thread bolts that were longer than the oem upper a-arm studs. i put those in place and took 1" pieces of pipe and welded washers on the ends to make spacers to put in. worked out pretty well. only bad thing was you have to hold the bolts on the inside and they arent that easy to get to, think i used a socket on a breaker bar to hold them. was the lowest thing around, i flipped the rear and took out 2 leafs in the back, wish i had a pic, them cragar ss mags looked good, 15x10 in back and 14x8 reverse up front. woulda loved to know they had offset upper shafts

02-21-2010, 10:30 PM	#7
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Control arm hijinks how hard are they to knock out my dad wants me to do that to my truck so my alignment can be better __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

02-21-2010, 10:43 PM	#9
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Control arm hijinks What where you stay at in tulare thats where my dad is from he grew up there. Im in sacramento right now ill be back in town the 19th of march. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

02-21-2010, 10:44 PM	#10
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: Control arm hijinks its not that hard,this is the same as i did



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