426 ALIGNMENT // CAMBER/CASTER TOOLS Light Truck/SUV Camber/Caster Sets Camber/Caster Tools (cont.) FORD 4WD CAMBER/CASTER SLEEVE SET • Change camber, caster or both at the same time. Remove the tire, cotter pin and upper ball joint stud nut and break the taper free between the stud and sleeve • To adjust camber/caster, the sleeve may be lifted and rotated 1/8 turn • Sized in 1/4˚ increments through 2˚ • One sleeve covers one side of the vehicle • ESTIMATED INSTALLATION TIME: .5 hr/side ASCOT NO. MFG. NO. 231-23100 23100 DESCRIPTION Complete Set APPLICATIONS FORD 4WD: 1980 & Up F250, F350, E250, E350, Full Size Bronco w/Ball Joints, 1980-96 F150, F250 (L/D) SET CONTENTS: ASCOT NO. FOR SPECIALTY 231-23101 231-23102 231-23103 231-23104 231-23105 231-23106 231-23107 231-23108 231-23109 231-23111 231-23112 231-23113 SPECIALTY NO. 23101 23102 23103 23104 23105 23106 23107 23108 23109 23111* 23112* 23113* ASCOT NO. FOR INGALIS 231-66501 231-66502 231-66503 231-66504 231-66505 231-66506 231-66507 231-66508 231-66509 231-66511 231-66512 231-66513 INGALLS NO. I-23101 I-23102 I-23103 I-23104 I-23105 I-23106 I-23107 I-23108 I-23109 I-23111 I-23112 I-23113 TOTAL .25˚ .50˚ .75˚ 1.00˚ 1.25˚ 1.50˚ 1.75˚ 2.00˚ 0.00˚ 2.25˚ 2.50˚ 2.75˚ CHANGE (1/4˚) (1/2˚) (3/4˚) (1˚) (1-1/4˚) (1-1/2˚) (1-3/4˚) (2˚) (0˚) (2-1/4˚) (2-1/2˚) (2-3/4˚) SET CONTENTS: ASCOT NO. 231-23131 231-23132 231-23133 231-23134 231-23135 231-23136 231-23139 231-23128 231-23129 23132 23133 23134 23135 23136 23139 23128 23129 FORD & DODGE CAMBER/ CASTER SLEEVE SET • Sleeves change camber, caster or both at the same time • Remove the upper ball joint stud nut and break 231-23100 taper free between the stud and sleeve • Calculate the change and install correct sleeve • Sized in 1/4˚ increments • One sleeve covers one side of the vehicle • ESTIMATED INSTALLATION TIME: .5 hr/side ASCOT NO. MFG. NO. 231-23130 23130 DESCRIPTION Complete Set APPLICATIONS DODGE: 1994-99 BR2500 4WD, BR3500 2WD/4WD Ford 4WD: 1992 & Up F350 Crew Cab Pickup, Some F250 4WD w/Straight Axle, 1999 & Up Super Duty 250, 350, 450, 550 231-23130 MFG. NO. 23131 TOTAL .25˚ .50˚ .75˚ 1.00˚ 1.25˚ 1.50˚ 1.75˚ 2.00˚ 0.00˚ CHANGE (1/4˚) (1/2˚) (3/4˚) (1˚) (1-1/4˚) (1-1/2˚) (1-3/4˚) (2˚) (0˚) * Extended range sold separately. CAMBER/CASTER TERMS & DEFINITIONS ALIGNMENT TERMS for CAMBER DEFINITION Inward or outward tilt of the top of the wheel PURPOSE Adjustment centers the vehicle’s load on tire, eliminating pull. Proper adjustments reduce camber tire wear and pulling METHODS OF ADJUSTMENT (1) Shims; (2) Cams; (3) Slotted Frame; (4) Strut Rod; (5) Wedges; (6) Ball Joint Rotation; (7) Offset Bearing Plates; (8) Cam Bolts; (9) Eccentrics; (10) Offset Ball Joints 0 CAMBER When wheel and tire assembly are in exact vertical position POS. CAMBER NEG. CAMBER When the top of the wheel and tire assembly is tilted out, or away from the engine The top of the wheel and tire assembly is tilted in toward the engine ALIGNMENT TERMS for CASTER DEFINITION The forward or backward tilt of the upper ball joint, or top of the strut, relative to the lower ball joint PURPOSE Caster affects steering stability and steering wheel returnability METHODS OF ADJUSTMENT (1) Shims; (2) Cams; (3) Slotted Frame; (4) Strut Rod; (5) Strut Rotation; (6) Cradle Movement; (7) Offset Ball Joint; (8) Sliding Ball Joint 0 CASTER The upper ball joint or top strut bearing and lower ball joint are in the same plane as viewed from the side of the vehicle POS. CASTER The upper ball joint or top strut bearing is toward the rear of the vehicle in relation to the lower ball joint as viewed from the side of the vehicle NEG. CASTER The upper ball joint or top strut bearing is toward the front of the vehicle in relation to the lower ball joint as viewed from the side of the vehicle BUYER'S GUIDE ASCOT SUPPLY CORPORATION WARNING: For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. SUPPLY CORPORATION ALIGNMENT // CAMBER/CASTER TOOLS
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