Spindle Shims?? Dana 44

[BAB69]

To Adjust the built in steering knuckle camber???

I'm hoping to find a set of shims to correct the camber in my Dana 44. (I'm running the 'Chebby' front discs and 5.5 inch WH lift) When I look at my Bronco head-on it's quite noticeable that both from tires, although they're straight tip in at their bottoms. A leaning BFG if-you-will. Anyone know where I can find the spindle shims to correct this? I've heard they exist!??

Thanks for your help!

 

[DirtDonk]

Did you ever get an answer to this somewhere else BAB? I was doing a search for some other knuckle threads where someone was asking for the knuckle part numbers and came across your question.

There's actually a whole thread about this not too far down the list from a few weeks ago. I don't know the part numbers off-hand, but there were some listed.
If you don't find it, you can find the listings at most auto parts stores that have employees that know how to look stuff up.
For your 44, you can do two types. There is an offset ball-joint tension collar that is available in up to 1.5° offset.
There are also the spindle shims you were talking about. Since you kept the 6-bolt spindles with your GM disc conversion, you can still use them. I think they're good for up to a couple of degrees as well.

Hey! What was I thinking? I actually have a set of Duff's shims I need to sell.
I can't use them since I went with the Ford disc conversion, so their bolt-pattern doesn't match mine.
Bummer.

Let me know if you're interested.

Paul

 

[DirtDonk]

Hah! Sorry, I only just noticed where this was posted. In the "Wanted" section of course!
Well then, at least I stand a good chance that you might be interested.
At least they're small and easy to ship, but in reality, you might just be better off finding some locally.

Paul