[05silvycrew]

Hi guys, just lowered my 2005 silverado Z71. I used belltech spindles and mcgaughys keys. Worst experience ive ever had, but thats an entirely different topic. Just think 6 michigan winters/salt and you'll understand.
I'm at 2 degrees negative camber (top tipped in) and the adjustment bolts are maxed out. couple questions:

I know inside edge tire wear will be an issue, is 2 degrees going to be realy bad? What is factory, 0 degrees?

Would the belltech camber adjustment kit be my best option to cure this?

Thanks in advance gentlemen. LOVE the way it looks, pics will follow this weekend when my SS wheels go back on

 

[05silvycrew]

Sorry, let me be more clear. "The camber adjustment bolts" are maxed out, not the torsion bar adjustment bolts

 

[bub]

you adjusting it yourself or doing this for an alignment shop?

 

[Squat and Poot]

same thing hapened with my 7" procomp lift

camber bolts are maxed out and I still have some negative camber ftl

 

[05silvycrew]

Alignment shop got it to 2 degrees, but that is maxed out. Im wondering how bad is 2 degrees and if the belltech camber adjustment kit is my best bet to fix it (if neccessary)

 

[Squat and Poot]

Alignment shop got it to 2 degrees, but that is maxed out. Im wondering how bad is 2 degrees and if the belltech camber adjustment kit is my best bet to fix it (if neccessary)

same, i was told not to worry but I cant help myself

 

[SarkOzy]

:read:

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4501903&postcount=19

You can also get offset UCA bushings to help with neg camber issues, or just buy the kit. Either way should work.

 

[SuspensionSource]

Use the offset bushings. The alignment kit isn't necessary. The offset bushings will get you very close to 2 degrees. How much did you crank down the torsion bars?

 

[bub]

what's 2 degrees look like?

 

[Tukn4s]

2* isn't bad but it isn't ideal either. belltech 4951 adjustment cams can get you 1* extra and the bushings can get you 2*. so if you got both you could get ~3* adjustment more.

 

[Colyn.]

I hope i can get mine 1* without the belltech alignment kit....

 

[05silvycrew]

thanks for the responses guys. After fighting with every single rusted bolt/nut and passenger side torsion bar key rusted solid to the torsion bar, AND having the shackle bolts seized in the shackle bushing and leaf spring bushing which required cutting the stock shackle bolts out, pressing out the old bushings and in new bushings while the leafs were on the truck :ninja:, I am going to hold off on any more wrenching for a little bit. Eventually i think I'll go with the offset A-arm bushings, but for right now, I'll live with it and rotate the tires VERY often.

I projected that this drop would take about 8 hours to complete. ended up being nearly 30 when it was all said and done :lazer:
anyway, here's a teaser pic until I get my SS wheels on this weekend. remember it's a Z71 with stock 265/70/17 tires