Solid axle swap camber adjustment shims

[rabbiporkchop]

Are there any machinists in this forum who can custom make these ?
These are specifically for the 5-bolt 1979 Ford F250 Dana 44 knuckle and are currently unavailable.

44-150 = 1/8 degree
44-151 = 1/4
44-152 = 3/8
44-153 = 1/2
44-154 = 5/8
44-155 = 3/4
44-156 = 7/8
44-157 = 1
44-158 = 1-1/8
44-159 = 1-1/4
44-160 = 1-3/8
44-161 = 1-1/2

 

[IdaSHO]

really? This forum too?


Find one with the same diameter and modify it to match the bolt pattern.

Done.

 

[Stumpalump]

Machine down the face of the knuckle.

 

[brianjwilson]

Or just try a local machine shop?

 

[rabbiporkchop]

Machine down the face of the knuckle.

I kinda like that idea except it weakens the knuckle

 

[eggman918]

I kinda like that idea except it weakens the knuckle

The amount that you would be taking off and where it's being removed is not going to noticeably weaken the knuckle.

 

[Stumpalump]

The amount that you would be taking off and where it's being removed is not going to noticeably weaken the knuckle.

If he is doing the alignment himself I bet he could take down what he needs with grinder and finish it up with a belt sander.

 

[Scoutn79]

Will 1/2 ton D44 shims work?
They are 4.75OD and 3.25ID.
Mine are a high density plastic. I run them on my ScoutII. It might not be as heavy on the front as your F-250 but I have never had a issue with them.
Have you tried alignment shops..the techs usually have a lot of used stuff laying around.
Darrell

 

[IdaSHO]

By the way, they are available.

MOOG-K9746

 

[1stDeuce]

I was gonna say, I thought Moog was offering them still... If your axle has the threaded upper tapered insert, you can use an SPC 23000 series insert to change camber...
Chris