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I’m thinking the caster on that left front could be a bent control arm but a bent frame? I dunno Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Should you at all naturally… wether stock or lifted or lowered , see any kind of negative camber particularly when backing up in reverse!
I just did this 4” spindle lift on my 2wd 99 Obs suburban. I have done all new suspension components ( except ) upper Lower control arms, but they do not seem like they have worn bushings at all .
Only When I back up the wheels begin to Neg~ camber inward ( only) when in slow reverse. Then It immediately falls vertical going forward. I’ve taken photos of both scenarios.
I found an article about tilted in camber on a nova forum. This may be a common theme with coil springs and A-arms ? I feel like it could be from a major toe-in issue.
Now I did have to somewhat closely set my alignment enough to get by until the shop sees me for a real alignment . And I just get this neg- inward camber at the moment . You can see the bottom of the tire sorta flatten out on the inner side as it
(Neg- cambers) inward .
Here’s some pics and here’s the story on why’ this happens supposedly.. can anyone make sense of it ?
Is it just a phenomenon due to the alignment off ?
Below shows a still photo of the
(((WHEELS ))) tiled in while backing up 20 feet after doing the diy tie rod alignment in the drive , and spindle lift. I was worried my Lower a- arms were folding in on me or something was wrong with the spindles but they are fine it rides fine forward . Free spins true and round no wobble .
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alpinecrick
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1. Frame’s bent.
2. C-arm bushings are wore out.
3. As Kenny said half the alignment guys don’t know what they’re doing…
2. C-arm bushings are wore out.
3. As Kenny said half the alignment guys don’t know what they’re doing…
I can assure you my frame is not bent this isn’t an old situation. It’s been a new situation since I’ve fiddled with all the lifting and dropping and changing out all new suspension components up front and doing 5 re- alignments in my drive way .. just to get it and keep it somewhat driver friendly .. it does need a true alignment There was a time months ago this wasn’t a thing .
Its alignment issue on my part or Uca/ lca bushings worn a big maybe .. this was an Upkept suv
I just wanted too have someone agree or understand this concept of the toe- in being a part of the issue that’s really the only thing I’ve done different to cause this and that isn’t fully resolved
Hmmm
I don’t know but it drives really well when you get it on the road .. after all the lift work.. it’s just that neg camber that grabs and yanks the tires inward . You can see it happening inch by inch as you reverse . Then go forward it verticals out even and then slightly positive cambers (( visually )).
One concept came to mind maybe not helping the matters . I did leave in the super cheap spongey 22$ No name Amazon front shocks that you can collapse with two fingers! That’s the only cheap junk sh** I left in today ..
I got them to get me buy at the time prior to getting good shocks. That may be making for inward camber during reverse due to the pulling down of the front end ( weak shock )
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I am not front end tech, by no means. I do however know what I have been through on my own GM vehicles. The front end set up, is very similar on most old GM vehicles. Some vehicles are easy to work on, and some are not. GM is not one of the easier to work on vehicles, when it comes to front end work. Also you have to keep in mind that all of our trucks are now classic trucks. Most shops work on newer vehicles, and lack the experience, and knowledge required to work on classic vehicles. After buying my 1979 Corvette, last year, I run into a lot of places that just refuse to work on my Vette at all. Luckily I can do most all of my own work, myself. The shops that do specialize in classic car, and trick repair, are very expensive. The auto manufacturers feed this mentality so that you will just go buy a new vehicle from them, then bring it back to them for all of your service needs. I understand how a front end alignment works, but that doesn't mean, I can do one. The best advice I can give anyone, is the same advice that I follow. Do your research, and find a good reputable front end alignment shop, in your area, that is familiar with working in these trucks. A lot of the time, I look at what is parked in the employee parking area. If there's a GMT 400 in there, chances are, they know these trucks, and how to fix them.
someotherguy
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Why would you tag onto a 5 year old thread posted by someone else with a completely different truck and problems? It would help others help you much better if you'd started your own thread.
Richard
Never had a camber issue prior with the last 4-6” front lift “ even with the 20s and 33s
It’s just a reverse backing up thing ,
I did post myself .. But as I read on other topics , I felt like chiming in on an old topic regardless of age . Might get the answer you need , especially if the individual is still relevant themselves. Some of the mentioning in that topic felt unique to my situation with the toe-in thing and possibility of bad uca bushings . So I spoke on it ?
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