rrands1

hi all - posting a 2nd message to ask about a different measurement, but the alignment shop says my camber is at -1.1* on the front left, within spec on the front right. It looks like I would need to get adjustable ball joints to fix that, but I am wondering how much off that really is - is it a lot? (Spec max is -.6*) It doesn't pull or anything, so mainly worried about tire wear.

Also, I read that this may be caused by a bent "C", but don't know what that is - anyone care to enlighten me, please? (Searching for "c" comes back with a lot of results... )

Thanks in advance for the help!

-randy

nthinuf

Look at the end of the front axle, behind the tire/brake. You will see a narrow piece of metal curving up and toward the tire (upper C) and down and toward the tire (lower C). If it is already bent, not much you can do other than add gussets to keep it from bending further. (and keep the other one from bending)

Some people have indicated out of spec camber straight from the dealer lot. Rotate the tires at frequent intervals and keep an eye on tread wear, but don't stress about that number.


This is from Poly's website, it shows the C (black) with upper and lower gussets (gray) in place, but not welded yet..


The green thing is the lower balljoint, the empty hole up top is where the upper balljoint goes.

rrands1

thank you very much - that helps, and the gussets sound like a great idea!