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Old 07-05-2011, 09:44 AM   #1
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Arrow 53 Merc caster camber specs

My tires are wearing on the outside and I am looking for some specs to give my mech. Thanks Walter123. I forgot to mention, the tires are radials...

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Old 07-05-2011, 10:52 AM   #2
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Default Re: 53 Merc caster camber specs

Check this out----

http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/422.cfm
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Old 07-05-2011, 01:56 PM   #3
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Default Re: 53 Merc caster camber specs

prefered caster - 3/4 degrees, prefered camber +3/8 degree, prefered tow in 3/32 to 5/32"
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Old 07-05-2011, 03:40 PM   #4
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Default Re: 53 Merc caster camber specs

mine are wearing on the inside edge is that toe out ??
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Old 07-05-2011, 05:02 PM   #5
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could be or you camber is out making the front end run on the inside of the tires, check the easy stuff first check toe in and the toe out
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