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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Default Camber is off

Had an alignment done a few days ago

Toe in was in spec--yeah!
Castor is off(but front LCAs are on they way)
My camber is at -.7 on each side. from what I read on here..nothing i can do about it?

How much should i worry? Will adjusting my track bar bring it back into spec?

Running 35s with OME HD springs and LT shocks..

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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Adjusting the trackbar only moves the axle as a unit left and right. It is used to center the tires under the fenders. Adjusting castor will have an effect on camber. If adjusting the castor does not cause enough change in camber, then you will need offset ball joints.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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camber is only adjustable via offset ball joints. camber is altered when the axle housing or inner c's bend. it might be advisable to beef them up to prevent further bending with some gussets, sleeves, trussing, etc. or you can go with a beefier front axle is you have the dough for such an upgrade
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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your just outta spec -o.6, could be a tiny bit off cause of the machine, not enuf to worry bout, but you can get it well in spec with adj ball joints. I did.
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Where did you get it aligned?
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
your just outta spec -o.6, could be a tiny bit off cause of the machine, not enuf to worry bout, but you can get it well in spec with adj ball joints. I did.
He's out of spec by 0.08°, but yes, that's not much, and seems to be a common number for the JK. At the top of a 32" tire, that's out of spec by approximately 0.022".
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Thanks guys.. I'll feel better once I install my LCA. my steering feels very flighty. My steering is still a little off(I was driving at 10 & 4 to ge it to track straight), but I'm no longer getting the traction light warning. Could the camber be whats causing it to pull a little?

No signs of death wobble or anything drastic--just a little pull.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by stevedolce
Thanks guys.. I'll feel better once I install my LCA. my steering feels very flighty. My steering is still a little off(I was driving at 10 & 4 to ge it to track straight), but I'm no longer getting the traction light warning. Could the camber be whats causing it to pull a little?

No signs of death wobble or anything drastic--just a little pull.
Hey steve i took a spill in the big rig the other day and at least ur wheel isnt off two inches to the left and pulls right
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
He's out of spec by 0.08°, but yes, that's not much, and seems to be a common number for the JK. At the top of a 32" tire, that's out of spec by approximately 0.022".
thanks, my math sucks.
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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I think we should go back and re-check, re-torque everything and get the LCA's in. Also it may take a few more adjustments on the turn buckle to get the steering wheel straight.
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