Twin I-beam infos needed

X-North · 03-06-2008, 12:54 AM

I am about to check the alignment on my 1992 X because the front wheels have WAYYYYYY too much negative camber. I wont adjust it myself but i wanted to check suspension component to know if its the adjuster sleeve or bushings. In Haynes book they are telling that on 4X4 model like mine with Twin I-beam if the bushing from i-beam to crossmember is worn then it will give too much negative camber. But haynes is haynes and they dont even show pics of this bushing. Can anyone post a picture here of this bushing and where its located on the truck please. You could also send it to my email X_1980_X@hotmail.com
Thank you

**DeRocha** · 03-06-2008, 05:18 AM

They are referring to Axle pivot bushings. They are located at the very end of each Beam. The Left beam's axle pivot bushing is shown below.

X-North · 03-06-2008, 07:55 AM

Do you mean the small round red bushing in the left middle or the crossmember? Also why theycall it Twin i-beam?? i mean theres always 2 i-beam even on the 2X4 model...

**DeRocha** · 03-07-2008, 07:08 AM

The Axle pivot bolt and bushing location are marked in RED. Its called a TTB (Twin Traction Beam) Because there are 2 beams instead of a (solid axle).

X-North · 03-07-2008, 12:19 PM

Really thank you ....So if theres slack in this pivot the two pivot will make more angle and then make too much negative camber if i understand well ??? They are talking that this bushing must be installed with a press...do you think that i can only drill or burn it out and reinstall the new one with a C-thing....i tell c-thing because i dont know the real name of the tool heheh but its normally red ..in C and you use it to manualle press buchings

**DeRocha** · 03-07-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by X-North

Really thank you ....So if theres slack in this pivot the two pivot will make more angle and then make too much negative camber if i understand well ??? They are talking that this bushing must be installed with a press...do you think that i can only drill or burn it out and reinstall the new one with a C-thing....i tell c-thing because i dont know the real name of the tool heheh but its normally red ..in C and you use it to manualle press buchings

Correct.. if the axle pivot bushing has alot of wear it will make it difficult to keep the front end aligned correctly. The Ball joint "C" press can be used to press out/in Axle pivot bushings. See similar threads such as Axle Pivot Help for additional information.

03-06-2008, 12:54 AM	#1
X-North Wannabe Elite Explorer Montreal Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 554 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Twin I-beam infos needed I am about to check the alignment on my 1992 X because the front wheels have WAYYYYYY too much negative camber. I wont adjust it myself but i wanted to check suspension component to know if its the adjuster sleeve or bushings. In Haynes book they are telling that on 4X4 model like mine with Twin I-beam if the bushing from i-beam to crossmember is worn then it will give too much negative camber. But haynes is haynes and they dont even show pics of this bushing. Can anyone post a picture here of this bushing and where its located on the truck please. You could also send it to my email X_1980_X@hotmail.com Thank you

03-06-2008, 05:18 AM	#2
DeRocha NEX Vice President Brockton, MA '93 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,641 Vehicle Specs	They are referring to Axle pivot bushings. They are located at the very end of each Beam. The Left beam's axle pivot bushing is shown below. __________________ John D-"Search first, Ask questions later" & "You can have my Explorer when you pry the keys from my cold dead hands." <<<Forum Rules >>>My Truck 4x4 Trouble Shooting Guide See how cars work Axle and tire calculators U-joint replacement info/pics Repair info NEX-New England Explorers NEX: Club Events

03-07-2008, 07:08 AM	#4
DeRocha NEX Vice President Brockton, MA '93 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,641 Vehicle Specs	The Axle pivot bolt and bushing location are marked in RED. Its called a TTB (Twin Traction Beam) Because there are 2 beams instead of a (solid axle). __________________ John D-"Search first, Ask questions later" & "You can have my Explorer when you pry the keys from my cold dead hands." <<<Forum Rules >>>My Truck 4x4 Trouble Shooting Guide See how cars work Axle and tire calculators U-joint replacement info/pics Repair info NEX-New England Explorers NEX: Club Events

03-06-2008, 07:55 AM	#3
X-North Wannabe Elite Explorer Montreal Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 554 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Do you mean the small round red bushing in the left middle or the crossmember? Also why theycall it Twin i-beam?? i mean theres always 2 i-beam even on the 2X4 model...

03-07-2008, 12:19 PM	#5
X-North Wannabe Elite Explorer Montreal Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 554 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Really thank you ....So if theres slack in this pivot the two pivot will make more angle and then make too much negative camber if i understand well ??? They are talking that this bushing must be installed with a press...do you think that i can only drill or burn it out and reinstall the new one with a C-thing....i tell c-thing because i dont know the real name of the tool heheh but its normally red ..in C and you use it to manualle press buchings