NEWAY IFS caster & camber adjustments

[snoopy2]

I have 2001 TRADEWINDS LTC on a 2000 FTL XC chassis that continually wears the outer rim on the right front tire, It also cups this edge moderately. Have had the alignment checked twice at a shop noted for specializing in diesel chassis MH and large trucks, and replaced the tire once. They claim the alignment, toe, caster & caster are all in specs. They also claim that the caster and camber cannot be adjusted as this is done when NEWAY mfg'd the front suspension assembly.However, I have obtained a copy of NEWAY's maintence manual which indicates that the camber & caster can be adjusted by adding or removing shims at the lower A-frame attachment points to the IFS major assembly. Does anyone know of alighment shop in the San Diego area that will make these adjustnents ?

[MrTransistor]

Have you tried Freightliner? Our coach did this when new and they found the tow in was set too high. I believe that Michelin calls for a tow in of 0. But I would yield to the coach manufacturer’s or Freightliner’s recommendations.

[Gary RVRoamer]

Shocks and wheel bearings can also cause this kind of problem. As for alignment, caster would not produce that symptom, but camber or toe could.

Take a ride up to Grants Pass, OR and visit Henderson Line-up or to Brazos RV in Centralia, WA and they will get it straightened out.