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vic · 12-13-2010, 03:21 AM

Les Andrews shows how to check and adjust wheel caster and toe in but I cant find anything on camber.Does anyone know how to check this and how to adjust it?.My car was involved in an accident recently and now I suspect one front wheel is leaning too far out at the top.Many thanks for your input.
vic in very humid Auckland.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 12-13-2010, 09:14 AM

Vic, I am snowed in at home right now but when I get to the shop, I will get you that number out of my Bear Alignment book.

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Kevin in NJ · 12-13-2010, 09:45 AM

On the car you will need some fancy tools to bend the axle. They have these really heavy jack pivot tools to manhandle truck axles that may do the job.

Off the car you just need some rods made up. See the link to my website.
If the axle was ever heated to remove the spring perch then the axle will bend very easy in any direction.

Off car alignment

TomW · 12-13-2010, 09:59 AM

Incorrect camber can also be caused by worn spindle bushings, which you can do a quick check of - jack up the front and grab the rim top and bottom to check for play. Of course this play would be from wear, not an accident.

Bill Steiner · 12-13-2010, 10:16 AM

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If it not from the king pins worn out you have to bend the front axle. A place that does the Ford PU with I beams can do it. Bill

12-13-2010, 03:21 AM	#1
vic Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: auckland;new zealand Posts: 53	Wheel camber Les Andrews shows how to check and adjust wheel caster and toe in but I cant find anything on camber.Does anyone know how to check this and how to adjust it?.My car was involved in an accident recently and now I suspect one front wheel is leaning too far out at the top.Many thanks for your input. vic in very humid Auckland.

12-13-2010, 09:14 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,519	Re: Wheel camber Vic, I am snowed in at home right now but when I get to the shop, I will get you that number out of my Bear Alignment book. . __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

12-13-2010, 09:45 AM	#3
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Wheel camber On the car you will need some fancy tools to bend the axle. They have these really heavy jack pivot tools to manhandle truck axles that may do the job. Off the car you just need some rods made up. See the link to my website. If the axle was ever heated to remove the spring perch then the axle will bend very easy in any direction. Off car alignment

12-13-2010, 09:59 AM	#4
TomW Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SW Florida Posts: 135	Re: Wheel camber Incorrect camber can also be caused by worn spindle bushings, which you can do a quick check of - jack up the front and grab the rim top and bottom to check for play. Of course this play would be from wear, not an accident.

12-13-2010, 10:16 AM	#5
Bill Steiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 263	Re: Wheel camber Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If it not from the king pins worn out you have to bend the front axle. A place that does the Ford PU with I beams can do it. Bill