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Help with Front end align

Old Jun 15, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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Help with Front end align

I got my truck back from Firestone after requesting front end alignment specs of left 3.2 caster and right 3.5 caster. I was told that the front end isn't worn but they can't reach these specs without new control arm bushings. The caster specs after alignment are L-1.80 and R- 1.84.
What ya'll think?
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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I think you should take it to another shop, 1.8 isn't near enough caster. Even with worn bushings you should be able to get at least 4*.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 06:35 PM
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That's what I'm thinking also. I looked at the cams on the control arms and it looks like there is a lot of adjustment there. It looks like the more the cam rises on the contact area the more caster you would get. Is this right?
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Yup. If you rotate the cams toward the back of the truck it pushes the bottom of the axle forward.....more positive caster.
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