The camber (tilt of wheel) can't be changed that I know of as the kingpins
don't adjust. You may be able to have a truck alignment shop bend the axle
beam as the do on Ford twin I-beams. Caster can be changed with tapered
shims at spring mounting pads. I believe you want the "toe-in" to be
adjusted. It's done by loosening both tie rod ends and turning center
section to lengthen or shorten. This is about the only adjustment that
should be needed on this set-up. If the toe-in is too much it will wear on
outside of tires. Exagerated they would be like the fronts of tires/wheels
pointing towards each other some and "plowing" the road as you drive.
G. L. Perry
Huntington, IN
54 Chevy 2-ton (driver)
50 Chevy COE (project)
55 GMC COE (project)
MM Jet Star 3 (tractor)
----- Original Message -----
From: <237459N@knotes.kodak.com>
To: <oletrucks-digest@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 11:45 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] front tire wear
> From: W P. Fricke
>
> I have a pair of 225/70/15 radials on the front of my '53 1/2 ton (and
> 255/70's on the rear). The suspension is set a little lower on an
otherwise
> stock/restored vehicle. The front tires are wearing noticably faster on
the
> outside. I know there is a way to adjust this ??camber?? by turning one of
> the rods, but in which direction. I have to consult the manual again but
as
> I remember it didn't indicate how to bring the top of the wheels inward.
> I've never adjusted this and am not even sure if the rods want to adjust,
> having settled in their current position years ago. Advise, pictures,
> offers to fly out and perform the work just for the experience would all
be
> appreciated :).
>
>
> Patrick
> '53 3100 5-window deeelux
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