: I have a 63 Dart with manual steering and I
: have a problem with negative camber on the
: drivers side wheel. The other side is OK.
:
: I just replaced the Wheel bearings but this
: problem has been going on since I bought the
: car.
:
: Any time I turn to the left I can hear the tire
: squealing and when you look at the tire from
: the front of the car it has Negative camber.
:
: Is there any way to adjust this or is it a sign
: of other problems?

: That is a common problem with many A-body cars.
: Moog company makes a special offset upper
: control arm busing that will add some extra
: camber in the positive direction. (This Moog
: part is sold under different brands too.
: Seems to me I once got Moog parts in a TRW
: box) This is for later cars. I don't know
: what the earlier A-body cars used for a
: upper bushing. I have an extra set here that
: I would sell you for my cost if we can
: determine if they fit your car. Also if
: there is accident damage or rusted frame
: rail this can also cause your problem. Also
: if you try to locate these bushings at your
: local part store they are often listed a a
: "problem solver" part.

: Inspect all the bushings in the front
: suspension.
: Worn-out suspension parts could be the cause,
: has the front end ever been rebuilt?
: DD

: I don't think so DD, I am sure I am going to
: have to rebuild the whole front end. I
: replaced the wheel bearings this weekend,
: But everything is frozen up I could not get
: the the nuts to let go on the control arms,
: and I need to order a kit for it anyway.
:
: NAPA has the parts but they are very high
: compared to Year One and some other places.
:
: It's just a project that I want to take my time
: on and do right.

: Check companies like Just Suspensions and PST,
: both offer good kits for under $200.00 There
: are also other suppliers so let's hear form
: other about the kits they have used. I have
: used the PST kits, usually with the
: polygraphite bushings.
:
: Check the pitman and idler arms, these also
: ware-out and have to be ordered seperatly.
:
: I agree about taking your time and doing the
: job right. I have extra lower control arms
: and upper A-Arms, I will sell a set cheap so
: you can get them clean and bushings
: pressed-in at your convenance, with-out
: having to tear-down your car. I can go as
: far as welding on reinforcement
: "straps" on the lower C-Arms, this
: makes them stronger / more ridged.
:
: Start your front-end rebuild prep. today by
: spraying all the nuts & bolts with
: penitrating oil, (liquid wrench etc.)
: especially the upper A-arm cam bolts. Do
: this every week or so untill you get to the
: actual rebuild.
: DD

: Thanks for all the advice Doug. I have checked
: out PST and I am leaning toward their kit.
:
: While I was changing the wheel bearings I did
: hit all the bolts and nuts with some WD40,
: but I will continue that and hope that I am
: able to break loose everything when it's
: time.
:
: Do you think it would be wise to upgrade the
: Torsion Bars to maybe a Mopar Performance
: Stiffer bar, or should I just stick with the
: stock bars?
:
: I want the car to handle good, but it is not my
: intention to race it. I just want good
: response from the car on the road.