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Paul Bennett · 08-22-2018, 11:43 PM

I was looking through the Shoebox Central offerings and found a Camber Adjustment Kit. It would seem that cars with lowered coils often have insufficient camber adjustment. Well, the Aerostar coils do lower the front somewhat...perhaps even 2".

Question ... have you run into this camber situation?

As my wheel alignment is set for Aug 30, I'd like to order this kit tomorrow if it might be needed.

51 MERC-CT · 08-23-2018, 04:13 AM

I have not run into a camber situation because I chose to install dropped spindles instead of a stiffer short spring that gives less suspension travel.
You have the choice of believing Shoebox Central and order the kit now or don't believe them and find out later if you need the kit or not, then order and install it if needed.

38coop · 08-23-2018, 07:22 AM

I just installed the kit on my 49 Ford. It can be a pain if you are working alone. My car is not ready to drive yet so i was in no hurry. What you might do is order the kit and take it with you and if needed have it installed. If not needed you can return it.

Mike51Merc · 08-23-2018, 08:30 AM

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First, I'd say that Aerostar springs will not lower the car enough to warrant a camber modification.

Second, beware that the UCAs are different on a Merc than a Ford. A Ford camber kit will not install on a Merc.

Third, I got a Merc camber kit from Jamco, but I never needed to install it.

08-22-2018, 11:43 PM	#1
Paul Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 628	Aerostars on 50 Merc - camber adjust? I was looking through the Shoebox Central offerings and found a Camber Adjustment Kit. It would seem that cars with lowered coils often have insufficient camber adjustment. Well, the Aerostar coils do lower the front somewhat...perhaps even 2". Question ... have you run into this camber situation? As my wheel alignment is set for Aug 30, I'd like to order this kit tomorrow if it might be needed.

08-23-2018, 04:13 AM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Aerostars on 50 Merc - camber adjust? I have not run into a camber situation because I chose to install dropped spindles instead of a stiffer short spring that gives less suspension travel. You have the choice of believing Shoebox Central and order the kit now or don't believe them and find out later if you need the kit or not, then order and install it if needed. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

08-23-2018, 07:22 AM	#3
38coop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 180	Re: Aerostars on 50 Merc - camber adjust? I just installed the kit on my 49 Ford. It can be a pain if you are working alone. My car is not ready to drive yet so i was in no hurry. What you might do is order the kit and take it with you and if needed have it installed. If not needed you can return it.

08-23-2018, 08:30 AM	#4
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: Aerostars on 50 Merc - camber adjust? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) First, I'd say that Aerostar springs will not lower the car enough to warrant a camber modification. Second, beware that the UCAs are different on a Merc than a Ford. A Ford camber kit will not install on a Merc. Third, I got a Merc camber kit from Jamco, but I never needed to install it.