85 horrible camber

[bigblue85]

ok so when i first got my truck it had a independent front axle so i put an add aleaf on it because it sagged real back in the front and the leafs were worn which helped tremendously but i cant figure out how to fix the camber the front wheels look like this facing the front of the truck \---/ anyone know how to do this? i hearid something about camber bushings but also heard they dont work as well...

 

[Full Monte]

Camber wedges can help with this. I put some in, but can't remember the brand name. First, find out how many degrees you need for correction, then go shopping for them.
I didn't get rid of all of the problem, but did get most of the way there.

 

[bigblue85]

could i just get the adjustable camber bushing sets or should i get a fixed set?

 

[93fordturbo]

I thought the independent front suspension naturally made the truck sit kind of like that...

 

[Jake_IN]

I thought the independent front suspension naturally made the truck sit kind of like that...

Normally it makes them sit /---\ thanks to gravity working on the springs for many years. I was lucky in that when i put my add-a-leafs in i had enough negative camber that when i installed them it brought them to just a tad positive from where they should be. When i installed my 160 pound front bumper it lowered it just enough to bring the camber back to perfect (i took it to an alignment shop and got print outs of the degree camber each tire had.)

 

[bigblue85]

ok cool so my best bet is to take it to a alignment shop and get a reading? because its got new upper and lower ball joints so i know nothing is failing there.. ill do that thanks for the help guys!

 

[Jbevs]

Many alignment shops don't know how to deal with TTB. Either get a recomendation on a shop from someone or be ready for frustration and trying to educate hardheaded quick lube employees.

 

[Sycostang67]

I agree to find a shop that know the TTB front end. My 86 has 2 extra leafs up front and sat as yours does. I just took it in for an alignment and they set it up. I still have too much spring but the camber is only off by 1 degree on each side which you cant tell by looking at it. If I rotate the tires I will most likely never notice either.