Finally.....A Part I Bought Is Getting Installed!
10-31-2006, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO
I'm just curious, but how does your front end alignment look after the 2" spindles and lowering the torsion bars????
Reason I ask is because I had to max out both front cams all the way positive to get it to a 0.0 left and right camber spec. The cams did not have any more adjustment. So what I'm asking is, if I do decide to use my hangers and lower the front down a tad, wouldn't the camber go more negative? Just seems logical to me. With that being said, I would not be able to bring my camber up anymore. That kind of scares me from doing the hangers now.
I will not do the California rake!!! I don't see the look into that. That's when the rear sits lower than the front. No way for me.
Anyways, I'm not too sure what I will be doing now. The Caltracs are another issue with aftermarket hangers. Though the McGaughy hangers are a bit more compatible with the Caltracs. I could still use the 3" hole in the hanger. The McGaughy hangers give you a 3" or 4" option in one hanger.
I'm undecided now........
Jim
Reason I ask is because I had to max out both front cams all the way positive to get it to a 0.0 left and right camber spec. The cams did not have any more adjustment. So what I'm asking is, if I do decide to use my hangers and lower the front down a tad, wouldn't the camber go more negative? Just seems logical to me. With that being said, I would not be able to bring my camber up anymore. That kind of scares me from doing the hangers now.
I will not do the California rake!!! I don't see the look into that. That's when the rear sits lower than the front. No way for me.
Anyways, I'm not too sure what I will be doing now. The Caltracs are another issue with aftermarket hangers. Though the McGaughy hangers are a bit more compatible with the Caltracs. I could still use the 3" hole in the hanger. The McGaughy hangers give you a 3" or 4" option in one hanger.
I'm undecided now........
Jim
and is within spec.
10-31-2006, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
I believe camber is not the issue but CASTOR is. Everything has been checked and rechecked and is within spec.
and is within spec.I'm sure the camber is going to be the issue. I maxed it out myself. You can play with the caster adjustment to get more positive camber, but you then begin to sacrifice some negative caster which is dearly needed.
My adjustments are good now, but concerned if I ever decide to crank off the T-bars a little.
Jim
10-31-2006, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Truck looks way better! 
Which brand hangers are you using?
I have the McGaughy ones. They have two holes to choose from. a 3" drop and a 4" drop hole. If I decide to do them, I will more than likely go with the 3" drop hole to get one more inch.
Does anyone else know how the different holes work exactly? Even my McGaughy shackles come with two holes to choose from. I went for the furthest hole on those.
Jim
10-31-2006, 07:36 PM
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I went with Belltech on the whole deal. I do have a very light pull to the right but it is very light and not a wear concern. I say if you dont plan on towing too much to go for it. My ride height is just about the same height as a stock 2wd truck.
10-31-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
I went with Belltech on the whole deal. I do have a very light pull to the right but it is very light and not a wear concern. I say if you dont plan on towing too much to go for it. My ride height is just about the same height as a stock 2wd truck.
10-31-2006, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
I went with Belltech on the whole deal. I do have a very light pull to the right but it is very light and not a wear concern. I say if you dont plan on towing too much to go for it. My ride height is just about the same height as a stock 2wd truck.
Bad Camber and Toe specs will only wear your tires.
I do plan on pulling. Boat. Though if I do go for the hangers, the Firestone air bags will be installed as well. Add the Caltracs and a rear sway bar, and I'd have to say the rear will be pretty cluttered!
Jim
10-31-2006, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by trever1t
Anti-Sways are on my list. Freaking $500 for a set of Hotchkis sways though are enough to kill ya.
The sways will have to wait!
I need the rest of my go fast mods first!
The sway bars will not make my truck launch harder! That's my main goal for now.
Jim