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j-d
Jul 09, 2018Explorer II
Upgrading Axle and Brakes was a huge improvement. I wanted to do Springs at the same time but they weren't available. The part I missed in this, is the way more ride height means LESS positive Caster on a Ford axle. So in a sense, I'm trapped in the dreaded Mission Creep. This Alignment issue wasn't in the spring upgrade plan.
I hope I can get alignment good enough to not have to use a shop. Cost is one thing, but there are three others:
1. Some shops don't actually DO anything with Caster and Camber on Fords. They just do the Toe.
2. Some shops don't want to work to toward the extreme ends of the spec range. They're used to setting Caster at 3* and think the sky will fall at 5*
3. Many shops don't want to use Adjustable Bushings
I hope I can get alignment good enough to not have to use a shop. Cost is one thing, but there are three others:
1. Some shops don't actually DO anything with Caster and Camber on Fords. They just do the Toe.
2. Some shops don't want to work to toward the extreme ends of the spec range. They're used to setting Caster at 3* and think the sky will fall at 5*
3. Many shops don't want to use Adjustable Bushings
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