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I recently replaced upper ball joints on a '96 Dodge 3500 (1-ton) van.
This vehicle uses pressed-in ball joints, and I replaced them with a standard C-frame tool. After a few months, one of the ball joints backed itself out (this is a poor design, IMO). I pressed it back in, and tack-welded it in a few spots. So far, it's holding just fine. In order to do the weld, I removed the upper A-frame. Of course, I didn't think to mark it's position (uses no shims, just slotted bolt holes to adjust caster/camber) until I'd already loosened the bolts and let things shift. I'd like to get the truck properly in alignment. If that's not possible, at least driveably close until I buy new tires and have a shop fine-tune it. I think I can measure camber with a plumb bob, and toe-in's a no-brainer, but how in the devil can I measure caster? Also, is there an online reference where I can find the alignment specs for my vehicle? best regards, Martin |
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