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Front end alignment
Yahoo Message Number: 133688
After 8,400 miles, new valve extenders and tires balanced, I took my 24' LD to an alignment shop today for the final phase of recommended work. A front end alignment. I am not an experienced or trained mechanic. I depend on the skills of those who are. I was advised that the front camber was significantly off (left +1.65 degrees and right +1.57 degrees). LD was loaded with fresh water and gas. I Did not have sand bags loaded in  front to simulate passengers as recommended by a member here. Shop owner advised me that an allowance would be made for that.
Unique to Ford the shop owner then recommended that I have his tech install cam adjusters (one for each side). I had to trust him that I should have them. He provided me with the factory shims (as he called them) and showed me the new ones he installed. Other adjustments were made and after a test drive, I was on my way. This took a little over 2 hours to complete.
My questions are for members that have this knowledge: 1.)Has anyone here had this done? 2.)Are they necessary? 3.) Was the camber significantly off? Thank you for your responses.
James 2011 TK
Re: Front end alignment
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Yahoo Message Number: 133692
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Unique to Ford the shop owner then recommended that I have his tech install cam adjusters (one for each side). I had to trust him that I should have them.
Cam adjusters are common on the ford I Beam.  Had them on 2 Explorers and now one on the LD.  They can only do so much with shims.

Joe Hamm
 
Re: Front end alignment
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 133707
Bill I have only driven it home - about 30 miles - it does feel better. I let go of the steering wheel for a short time and it tracked perfectly. There was slightly noticeable outer wear on both front tires - indicating the neccessary camber adjustment. I'm spending all this prevention money because I've seen what happens when tires fail.
James 2011 TK