Ford admits to "Generic Alignment"
I never thought I would live to see the day that Ford actually admitted to the "generic alignment". Ford Generic Alignment Thanks to handle "ruffingit" for the posting the experience.
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carringb wrote:Stim wrote:
To change camber the axle has to be bent or straightened to set.
Not since the 80's.
Camber and caster are set with offset bushings, which move the ball-joints, just like any other modern vehicle. The only difference is the bushing come in fixed offsets, instead of being adjustable, because adjustable bushings can move under extreme loading scenarios.
My theory on the factory offset bushings with the keyed protrusions just allow for a "tweak the toe and it is good to go" off the assembly line and nothing to do with the adjustable being able to move when torqued to the specified torque. JMO. Just maybe I will live long enough to know for sure.
