ball joint flip

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by rylee k, Dec 2, 2013.

  1. rylee k

    rylee k Member

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    Did anyone have problems getting their alignment into specs after doing this plus a little torsion? Any input will be greatly appreciated....thanks
     
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    i have the exact same question hopefully someone chimes in...
     
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    My 84 has 3" blocks with a bj flip & dropped torsions for a bit of rake. It has just a touch of negative camber but otherwise is almost perfect.
     
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    Yep, flipped b/j and have djm lca's and shop wouldn't touch it cause they couldn't get it to spec. Even though one side was only out by 0.01 degree. Problem with "techs" nowadays. Find a good mechanic that knows modified suspensions. They will at least get it close or discuss it with you.
     
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    yea. flipping ball joints will get you some negative camber but, "within spec" is usually around 0.03*-1.05* of camber. most trucks once lowered will gain a couple degrees. i think im running somewhere around -3.5* on mine.

    the toe will be fine though. those dont take much to align. make sure to read into the torsion re-key article in the tech area.
     

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