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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 09:13 PM
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Was lookin get around and I found that Raybestos make a 3 degree offset upper balljoint for the nnbs trucks. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about it. The reason is because I have belltech drop spindle and drop strut set to 4" total drop up front and even with their offset bushings I cant get it to align to spec. Check it out. BTW if the link isnt allowed let me know and ill remove it.

Raybestos 615-4020 Professional Grade Wheel Alignment Caster and Camber Ball Joint:Amazon:Automotive
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Old Jul 13, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Would you happen to have your printout from your latest alignment? If I see the numbers I could help tellyou what to move where.
Were your bushings installed properly?
Cause I've done a few belltechs at 2" at work with the bushings and other then highee then spec caster it waa perfect and even on my own at 1" without bushings mines good
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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Unfortunately no, I cleaned my truck out 2 weeks ago and it probobly went in the trash. I do remember comparing my stock spindle to the belltech one and the upper balljoint mount was higher and at an odd angle. Could that be causing some issues? I checked earlier and noticed that the alignment cams are a
1/8" from being maxed out.
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I think they put that angle to prevent the ball joint binding.
there's a cam plate available to compliment the bushings, giving you 3* total, then your keeping it fairly factory, not getting into offset ball joints
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