Author Topic: soild axle camber (Read 4896 times)

motoracer · « **on:** Aug 06, 2009, 10:29:07 AM »

is there any way to ajust the camber on a soild axle ? ive read posts on here, 1 guy said something about a spindle shim . if so do you got to get a special made?

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #1 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 10:32:47 AM »

MiniSimp · « **Reply #2 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 10:50:39 AM »

Nope, if it needs adjustment, it's bent or your bearings are shot.

motoracer · « **Reply #3 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 01:43:39 PM »

is it possible to build a shim like this to correct the camber

drayday55 · « **Reply #4 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 02:46:09 PM »

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #5 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 02:47:05 PM »

Quote from: motoracer on Aug 06, 2009, 01:43:39 PM

is it possible to build a shim like this to correct the camber

NO

MiniSimp · « **Reply #6 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 02:53:59 PM »

Quote from: *ROKTOY* on Aug 06, 2009, 02:47:05 PM

NO

Double NO.

skyscraper · « **Reply #7 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 03:32:31 PM »

Yes, there is a shim that bolts between the spindle and knuckle...they do exist. I installed one of these shims when I used to work at tire pros. The only thing is it screws up the alignment of your inner axle.... If you talk to a good reputable alignment shop, they should know what your are talking about and be able to get you one. I would make sure it isnt a bent housing, or worn bearings first though, since thats most commonly why your camber is out. Does your axle have negative or positve camber??? If its postive then maybe you do need a shim.

Quote from: motoracer on Aug 06, 2009, 10:29:07 AM

is there any way to ajust the camber on a soild axle ? ive read posts on here, 1 guy said something about a spindle shim . if so do you got to get a special made?

motoracer · « **Reply #8 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 05:09:20 PM »

i got new bearings and seals just rebuilt the knuckles and axle . the tires are like this \ / i put a stright edge on the tire and cheked it with a degree finder and it was 1 degree off vertical on both sides . i also put longfield 30 splin super axles in it and they went in just fine.

junya92toy · « **Reply #9 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 05:48:26 PM »

That shim doesnt adjust the camber. It only adjusts the preload on the knuckle bearings.

skyscraper · « **Reply #10 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 05:54:26 PM »

Quote from: jerry92toy on Aug 06, 2009, 05:48:26 PM

That shim doesnt adjust the camber. It only adjusts the preload on the knuckle bearings.

No. Thats completely not what we are talking about. Maybe you should pay more attention.

skyscraper · « **Reply #11 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 05:59:13 PM »

I had the same exact problem after I rebuilt my axle and knuckles, but never did anything about it because my truck is green stickered and never sees pavement. And my longs slid in just fine. So no biggy. In fact after the last trip to the dunes I noticed that the tires looked like they were perfectly vertical, but then I shook it down and my wheel bearings were loose. Anyways. Do you drive your rig on the street alot?

Quote from: motoracer on Aug 06, 2009, 05:09:20 PM

i got new bearings and seals just rebuilt the knuckles and axle . the tires are like this \ / i put a stright edge on the tire and cheked it with a degree finder and it was 1 degree off vertical on both sides . i also put longfield 30 splin super axles in it and they went in just fine.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #12 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 06:18:54 PM »

Get a different housing, yours is bent.

skyscraper · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 06:22:51 PM »

I wouldnt be too sure about that. I know mine isnt because my inners slide in and out with no problem at all, and he mentioned that his do too. And it would be pretty hard to bend a housing up. Unless it was from welding. And besides, we are only talking about a degree or two here.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 06:29:53 PM »

So then run it

skyscraper · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 07:00:23 PM »

Thats what i've been doing. But he may be concerned about tire wear

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 07:15:11 PM »

so what the hell do these shims look like? I'm curious.....

motoracer · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 07:39:34 PM »

yes i was going to run it on the road in my town, it want be a every day driver just a hunting truck, i have to drive a lot on the road to get to my hunting spots. tire wear is a issue . i would like to get into wheeling on the weekend . just want it to be right ,and not eat my tires up

skyscraper · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 08:53:08 PM »

They are like a wheel spacer(not the bolt on type) but machined to the shape of a wedge. And they're only like 1/16" thick.

Quote from: twistedtoy92 on Aug 06, 2009, 07:15:11 PM

so what the hell do these shims look like? I'm curious.....

hilux-1983 · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 06, 2009, 11:21:10 PM »

Quote from: skyscraper on Aug 06, 2009, 03:32:31 PM

Yes, there is a shim that bolts between the spindle and knuckle...they do exist. I installed one of these shims when I used to work at tire pros. The only thing is it screws up the alignment of your inner axle.... If you talk to a good reputable alignment shop, they should know what your are talking about and be able to get you one. I would make sure it isnt a bent housing, or worn bearings first though, since thats most commonly why your camber is out. Does your axle have negative or positve camber??? If its postive then maybe you do need a shim.

Sounds kinda ho-key to me and will probably leak. Tire Pro's Huh, ok.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 06:30:31 AM »

Ok, after doing internet research there is a solution.

Somebody somewhere makes smaller OD offset king pin bearings, they go for about $250 (so says the internet) but mis-align your axle shafts.

So, for $250 you can put on a bandaid, or for $250 you can buy a front housing that's not bent.

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 07:46:57 AM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Aug 07, 2009, 06:30:31 AM

Ok, after doing internet research there is a solution.

Somebody somewhere makes smaller OD offset king pin bearings, they go for about $250 (so says the internet) but mis-align your axle shafts.

So, for $250 you can put on a bandaid, or for $250 you can buy a front housing that's not bent.

X2 and probably less.

motoracer · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 09:00:47 AM »

well iguess i well run it. i would like to fix it with out buying anoyher housing cause i thought it was straight and already put my gussets on and reinforcement .

*ROKTOY* · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 09:26:28 AM »

Look's ok to me.

motoracer · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 12:00:32 PM »

its off a little . i called a local shop and they said that they knew what i was talking about but didnt know if anybody still made those spindle shims. hes going to check and let me know.

skyscraper · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 12:16:34 PM »

Is your toe set? that could throw things off...

MiniSimp · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 01:24:36 PM »

Good way to tell if you bent your knuckles: Have your buddy drive in front of you and take a picture like this:

skyscraper · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 01:39:09 PM »

I'm so jealous! He has that knarly prerunner look bra!!!

motoracer · « **Reply #28 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 02:40:16 PM »

yes i set my toe

80toyontons · « **Reply #29 on:** Aug 07, 2009, 03:23:18 PM »

Thats a great pic! Its a jeep that explains it all!!

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