Turbocoop Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I had to take my truck to a different shop to get it aligned cause our dealership is too sheap to get 20" wheel adapters for the rack... Anyway I lowered it about 3" in the the front and 4" in the back with belltech spindles, DJM shackles + hangers and a few good turns on the keys. I also put in 4 new belltech shocks. I could look at the front wheels and see the camber was waaaay off as soon as I was done, like I expected... Heres my question- Is it possible to get the camber back to within spec with it lowered this much? After I picked it up from the shop I can still look at the front wheels and see that the camber is almost the same as it was before. I got a 1yr warranty alignment program so I am going back there this weekend to raise hell. And the only reason I know they did anything is because before I took it to them the wheel was cocked to the left when going straight, and now its over on the right a little... Im thinking about just getting my $100 back and throwing on some regular wheels so I can do it myself at work cause this is BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleyperformance Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 you will most likely need an alignment kit, i think DJM makes one. i just lowered the front of my truck another inch and when i went to align it, i found that i couldnt get the camber near spec, nor the caster. so they most likely did all they can. a kit like this should work http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?cat...d_prod_ids=2498 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haul@ss Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 hey kelley, dont know if ya remember my old thread similar to this one: http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=37821 do you think this would be the solution to my problems if i dont go with the torsion keys and just stay with the spindles and turned torsion bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 I've got the McGaughy's spindles + 1" keys on my truck adjusted for a 2.75" drop, and it is possible to get the alignment within acceptable tolerance albeit not perfect; on the computer the adjustments were in the 'yellow zone' not 'green zone' but the guy aligning it said it should not shorten tire life. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocoop Posted November 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 you will most likely need an alignment kit, i think DJM makes one. i just lowered the front of my truck another inch and when i went to align it, i found that i couldnt get the camber near spec, nor the caster. so they most likely did all they can. a kit like this should work http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.aspx?cat...d_prod_ids=2498 So is this the kit you used, or did you even use a kit on yours? The only one for 99+ silverados says 2wd- does that matter? I cant believe its the cheapest kit, Im never that lucky... I guess Ill give it a try. Thanks for the help Ill let everyone know how it turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haul@ss Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 yeah i'm pretty surprised at the price. hope it works for awd too because i dont wanna spend the $300 that the shop was gonna charge me for a bushing kit! keep us posted bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmajor1 Posted November 2, 2007 Report Share Posted November 2, 2007 Yes you can get it back, i have the Mcgaughy + 1 key and Belltech drop shackles and the shop i went to was able to get it in the green! the truck drives sweet! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocoop Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 They did it again and it is a lot better now. I still wanna check it myself but thats too much of a pain in the ass. They said their alignment machine was just recalibrated cause a few other people complained about their alignments, but I think the guy that did it just sucked... Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haul@ss Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 They did it again and it is a lot better now. I still wanna check it myself but thats too much of a pain in the ass. They said their alignment machine was just recalibrated cause a few other people complained about their alignments, but I think the guy that did it just sucked... Thanks for the help so did they use that kit or did you just have it realigned again before you bought the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimp ss Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 i have mcgauhys spindles plus another inch with the torsion bars and mine is in the green my tires are straight up and down and it drives perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocoop Posted November 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I didnt buy the kit yet, I dont think I need it from the looks of the camber but I wont be able to tell for sure til after I put a few thousand miles on the tires... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleyperformance Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 hey kelley, dont know if ya remember my old thread similar to this one: http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=37821 do you think this would be the solution to my problems if i dont go with the torsion keys and just stay with the spindles and turned torsion bolts? no, the keys/torsions have nothing to do with the alignment. its just the ride height and the spindle geometry. if you buy an alinemnt kit like i posted above, you can get factory specs. if not, like steve said, you will be in the "yellow" which isnt really an issue. you will find that more neg camber=better cornering, but tire life suffers (depending on how much neg camber). more caster also helps in cornering, but once again- tire wear. for me, i dont want factory specs. mine are way off and its just how i like it the toe, which is basically the steering, is always easy to return to stock no mattter how low you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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