guys... I just got my alignment done and was told my camber on the front right wheel is off... -1.4 degrees.. range should be -0.6 to .1... and I have the left -1.0.

why can this be? From the wayalife tech post...

"CAMBER is the inward or outward tilt of the wheel relative to the center of the vehicle. Tilting the top of the wheel inward provides negative camber. Tilting the top of the wheel outward provides positive camber. Incorrect camber will cause wear on the inside or outside edge of the tire. The angle is not adjustable, damaged component(s) must be replaced to correct the camber angle. "

What can be damaged? My rig only has 6500 miles on it. I am running a full traction 4 inch lift with 37s. any advice would be appreciated.

 

Bent C or worn ball joint.

 

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Did you gusset the inner C's before throwing 37's on your Jeep? If so, then I would have another alignment done and make sure they have your wheels perfectly straight or I think that can throw off just about every number on your alignment. a certain tire company (no sponsors here) is notious for turning the wheels slightly for the before picture and then charging for an alignment that isn't really needed.


But my bet is on the bent C.

 

And if you have C gussets, I'm calling bent tube.

Or it could be worn unit bearings.

 

No gussets. Thought I had a little time. Sigh! Im taking it to the shop on Monday..... Hopefully get it fixed up.

 

Get price quotes and check in to options before just giving authorization to fix 'whatever is wrong'.



If it is bent c's: Adding adjustable ball joints and gusseting the c's could put you at the price of a new, unbent, housing.

If it is a bent housing: don't know how standard it is, but I was quoted 7-8 hours at shop rates to straighten mine. (that was before we even talked about prices for gussets/sleeves/truss to keep it from happening again.)

Anyway, I don't know how bad your numbers actually are. Could be that you'll be fine if you just watch the tread wear and rotate accordingly. Just a heads up to consider options before blindly handing out money.

 

Yep. Going to someone I trust. He is going to figure things out Monday morning.

 

I had the same problem. I was recommended to buy adjustable ball joints and/or an alignment cam bolt kit. I just finished putting in new performance ball joints but they are not adjustable buying adjustable ball joints was not an option for me. I did purchase the cam bolt kit and I'll be installing it tomorrow. Hopefully it should be much better and I'll just make sure to rotate regularly. Should be fine though....