kmack
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- December 28, 2000
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- City, State
- San Antonio, TX
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1993 Ford Explorer
I noticed a problem with the front end of the Ex the other day. My driver's front tire is wearing on the inside edge and appears to have negative camber. I already know my shocks need to be replaced as I'm seeing the beginning signs of cupping on the tires. I put an angle measurement tool on the front wheels and came up with the following:
Pass side = 0* +/- 0.5*
Driver side = -3* +/- 0.5* (visually obvious, too)
So it looks like my drivers side is sitting about -3* camber which would cause the inside wear I'm seeing.
I also measured the fender lip height as it sat in the street, and my driver side is sagging a bit more than the pass side. I don't recall the actual amount (written down at home), but we're talking over 3/8" or more.
Couple things I know that could cause this:
- The Ex sits a LOT w/o being driven. Always has it's entire life.
- When it is driven, it's usually by just one person.
- I have an extra 250-300 lbs hanging off the front in a Ranch Hand full-replacement bumper (cause of spring sag beyond just old age)
I'm going to start pricing new springs, new shocks, new bushings, etc, but wasn't sure if there are HD springs available to counter the extra weight. I know OEM springs will be better than what I currently have and will last for quite a few years. And that may be fine depending on costs. Just curious on the options.
Pass side = 0* +/- 0.5*
Driver side = -3* +/- 0.5* (visually obvious, too)
So it looks like my drivers side is sitting about -3* camber which would cause the inside wear I'm seeing.
I also measured the fender lip height as it sat in the street, and my driver side is sagging a bit more than the pass side. I don't recall the actual amount (written down at home), but we're talking over 3/8" or more.
Couple things I know that could cause this:
- The Ex sits a LOT w/o being driven. Always has it's entire life.
- When it is driven, it's usually by just one person.
- I have an extra 250-300 lbs hanging off the front in a Ranch Hand full-replacement bumper (cause of spring sag beyond just old age)
I'm going to start pricing new springs, new shocks, new bushings, etc, but wasn't sure if there are HD springs available to counter the extra weight. I know OEM springs will be better than what I currently have and will last for quite a few years. And that may be fine depending on costs. Just curious on the options.