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Caster and Camber

Bronco & F-Series 4 x 4


Fig. 3 Camber Adjustment:






The camber angle may be adjusted by means of mounting sleeves placed on the upper ball joint, Fig. 3. Four sleeves are available in 1/2° camber increments to allow a 3° range of adjustment from -1 1/2° to +1 1/2°.

F-Series & E-Series 4 X 2 w/Ball Joints


Fig. 4 Removing Caster/Camber Adjustment Sleeve:




Fig. 5 Caster/Camber Adjustment:




Fig. 6 Caster/Camber Variation Chart:






Caster and camber adjustment is possible with adjusters available in 1/2°, 1° and 1 1/2}° increments. Once adjuster is used to adjust both caster and camber. Refer to Figs. 4 and 5, for adjuster replacement, then to Fig. 6, for adjuster variations.



F-250 HD & F-350

The caster angle on models with leaf spring front suspension can be adjusted by inserting a shim between the spring and axle. Shims are available in increments of 0°, 1° and 2°. The 0° shim is used to adjust side to side ride height when an angled shim is installed on the opposite side of the axle.