Camber Shim Source????????

[Doyle]

Anyone know of a source for the camber shims that go between the knuckle and the spindle? I did the disk brake conversion with 78 Bronco parts, so shims should fit from a 76-79 Bronco or a 76-78 F150, big five bolt pattern. All local places say its an obsolete part. Thanks for any help.

 

[Hoppy]

My old front end guy said they were the same as a dana 50 front?
Stay a way from tire shops and try an alignment center or front end specialist.
In Portland OR its just off of 102nd and glisan....I cant remember the name of the place.

 

[phred]

NAPA or napa.com. you'll know what degree you need and the correct diameter. That's where I got mine.

 

[broncnaz]

Last time I tried NAPA they told me they couldnt get them. Maybe you can get them off NAPA's internet site. But I went with the ball joint adjuster bushings which NAPA can get. It was actually a better deal as you can also get back some caster. Max amount is 1 1/2 degrees.

 

[NicksTrix]

last i checked moog made one, i think it was the adjustable version. it was 10years ago that i saw it in their catalog..

 

[Hoppy]

napa online has a few
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=430&CatId=7&SubCatId=15

 

[DirtDonk]

I could only find reference for those for either 6 or 8 bolt versions initially. But I wasn't sure what all of those listings for either 4 3/4" or 6" diameter versions with no bolt hole reference.
Anybody know what those are?

Paul

 

[phred]

I just ordered some shims from NAPA. 1/2 degree and 3/4 degree. NAPA part numbers 264-2404 & 264-2406. They have them just need to find a parts guy that has a brain and uses the books and not the computer.

 

[bronko69er]

I just ordered some shims from NAPA. 1/2 degree and 3/4 degree. NAPA part numbers 264-2404 & 264-2406. They have them just need to find a parts guy that has a brain and uses the books and not the computer.

I've been thought that same situation. I ended up getting a call later that they are our of stock/discontinued/can't get them any more.
I hope thats not the case for you.

 

[broncnaz]

Thats what they told me also. My parts guy used the book and checked the computer none availible. Although he said could get some from a company he knew but they would cost a lot more. Then i decided to go with the ball joint adjuster type. Which works out better as you can set them for to get both caster and camber. Might be easier to install if you have recently installed new ball joints. Trying it with old ball joints might be a real chore.

 

[76RedRanger]

I got mine through ATS (All Tire Supply) 1-888-339-6665 or www.alltiresupply.com.

The shims they sent me were Northstar's. The part numbers are:

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

 

[bigjhoov]

WTF??

Price: $644.14

 

[76RedRanger]

If you order NS-44-150A (a complete kit) you get two shims of each adjustment range for $644.14. Or you can call the toll free number and request individual shims for much less. I think it was around $20.00 a shim back in 07.

 

[islandigital]

I got mine through ATS (All Tire Supply) 1-888-339-6665 or www.alltiresupply.com.

The shims they sent me were Northstar's. The part numbers are:

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

d44 or d30 or both? im pretty shure both but just want to be shure prior to ordering.

 

[bigjhoov]

Depends on the year of your truck. Up to '75 will be a 6 bolt due to drum brakes, '76 and up will be 5 bolt due to disc brakes.

 

[Doyle]

Thanks, 76RedRanger, just ordered a pair through ATS. Price is now $29 each. Update for other interested parties, when current stock is gone there will be no more.

 

[bigjhoov]

I just ordered some shims from NAPA. 1/2 degree and 3/4 degree. NAPA part numbers 264-2404 & 264-2406. They have them just need to find a parts guy that has a brain and uses the books and not the computer.

Went to NAPA today to look for these. They only list them for 6 or 8 bolt, no 5 bolt. So i gues everyone that was looking for these are running drum hubs and chevy discs?

 

[Ohio Bronco 21]

Who sells the steel shims that mount under the spindle?

 

[Ohio Bronco 21]

I may have found a source. http://www.ingallseng.com/26126-6-bolt-knuckle-camber-shim.html
It says 6 bolt but this will (or should) work for our 5 bolt knuckles/spindles. There is adjustment built into them so you move it to the desired thickness where you want it, I believe.
I just checked, this wont work but that is what they list for our Broncos Dana 44.

 

[Ohio Bronco 21]

ok, try this site (rock auto.com)
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?catalog=11&partnum=K72642&a=FR11-K72642
You have to search a bit but they have them for our trucks.