CAMBER PROBLEMS

[Bronco Colombia]

Dear Sirs:

I have a 1993 XLT 5.0 litres engine.

No lift with a 33" tires.

Since sometime ago I found out a problem with the camber on the front right wheel.

What can I do to fix that problem?

 

[Roadkill]

Could be a ball joint on that wheel has gone bad. If the ball joints are good, camber can be adjusted by changing the bushing or sleeve around the upper ball joint.

Since you really should let a profesional with the proper machine for measuring camber/caster/toe do the alignment, just take it to a reputable shop. As long as they are a reputable shop, they will not align it if parts need to be replaced. Instead, they will tell you whats wrong and must be repaired before they will align it. If all the front end parts are good, they will align it and your problem will be solved.

 

[wtfdissux]

one other thing to note your truck requires a "special alignment as the readings must be taken and if not correct on camber or castor in order to make the adjustment they must install a pair of zero degree cam sleeves around the upper ball joint re take the readings and then determine if your cams will work ( if they can read what degree they are ) or order the correct cams install them and then proceed with the alignment

sounds like a bad deal but in order to get it right the first time it pays off for you and the tech/shop if it turns out to be the ball joints then the alignment should at least be checked after they are replaced and if you don't know when the last time it was done you should get it done anyway's

all auto manufacturers agree that at least once every year the alignment should be at least checked to promote good tire wear and avoid other related problems such as worn front end parts from being forced to remain at an angle they aren't really meant to