3" lowering - has anyone had any issues with adjusting camber?

[Lee Wettstein]

Hi guys, I am lowering my 04 st 3" and need to know if anyone has had any issues with having the camber adjusted or having it aligned period.



Sorry, category should be suspension.



Thanks.

Lee.

 

[EddieS'04]

You will have to install camber bolts and washers. Some say the '04 already has them. My '04 doesnt'... Not shure, but 3" might reqiure special camber washers.

 

[Kevin Bentley]

i cant answer your question but let me know what happens cause i was thinking of lowering my 04 2wd 2inches

 

[Jeremiah Morgan]

You will need to install cam bolts kits..There is not enough adjustment to fully align it properly. Mine is lowered and the alignment is perfect with those kits!!

 

[swshawaii]

Beyond a 2 to 2.5 inch front drop wreaks havoc on the 4x4 CV and components, I've heard.

You will also have to modify, replace, or remove the stock front bumpstops.



BTW, did you end up getting the DoetschTech Nitro Slammer shocks?

 

[Lee Wettstein]

Thanks guys.



Yes, I just picked up the torsion keyways today, and I am going to order the nitro slammers within the next few days.

 

[ray moyer]

i ordered my camber setup from ebay, installed it then had it adjusted by the dealer since they got the spiffy expensive computer i dont

 

[Lee Wettstein]

Sounds good. What kind of shocks are you guys running up front?

 

[Richard L]

Eddie is correct. The stock Gen1 Sport Trac does not have adjustable camber settings and require special eccentric camber bolts to adjust the camber. These special bolts are kind of expensive and I have heard of people paying $80-$100 for a kit. What is odd is that some Sport Trac's need the kit just for a standard alignment (without being lowered). I guess the torsion bars can get weak and cause the supension to settle and it knocks the camber out of tolerances.



...Rich

 

[ray moyer]

this is the kit i got

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPC-FRONT-CAMBER-CASTER-KIT-EXPLORER-RANGER-SPORT-TRAC-/250801284327?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a64ebe4e7



i have monroe sensatrac shocks on my truck with the load adjusting in the back

 

[Lee Wettstein]

I'm surprised the sensatracs work for you, 3" is alot for a stock size shock to compress. How's the ride?

 

[swshawaii]

Also using Sensa-Tracs although I'm dropped just slightly over over 2 inches.



Two years without problems. Ride quality is a lttle softer than I prefer, yet to bottom out.



What are you doing for front bump stops, or are you removing them?

 

[Lee Wettstein]

I was thinking of removing them or ordering some pancakes. Is that the sensatracs thats makin it a soft ride, because i'm skeptical of the nitro slammers making the ride horrible.

 

[TRACket Paul]

I have used Monroe Reflex on the front and rear for 6 years now, no problems.

What are you doing for front bump stops, or are you removing them?

Don't go without bump stops, you will hit the control arm eventually. Either buy some shorter ones or cut yours to fit. Explorer Express is one good source.

 

[Lee Wettstein]

How's the ride with the reflex?



Thanks for the advice on the bumpstops?

 

[swshawaii]

Bought my ST with OEM shocks at 46K. Anything would be have been an improvement.



I considered the Nitro Slammer's, just hadn't heard of any ST owners using them. GL

 

[TRACket Paul]

I like the firmer handling, it's never been uncomfortable. I'm also running with Michelin LTX M/S 2's on stock rims.

 

[Lee Wettstein]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I am running kyb monomax right now so I will see how they feel after it's lowered before I do anything. I will post some pics after it's done next Friday.



Cheers

:haveabeer:

 

[ray moyer]

I'm surprised the sensatracs work for you, 3" is alot for a stock size shock to compress. How's the ride?

ride is perfect, and when it gets soft, ill adjust to High on the rear and be ok again



had them for over a year now with no problems or bottom outs and still have the stock bumps in place

 

[Lee Wettstein]

ride is perfect, and when it gets soft, ill adjust to High on the rear and be ok again

had them for over a year now with no problems or bottom outs and still have the stock bumps in place

Reaper; Is your st a 4x4 and are you lowered a full 3" in the front?