Ball joint/alignment question
09-26-2011, 12:57 AM
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Ball joint/alignment question
The question I have is related the front axle which has 1 degree of camber exactly on the passenger side. If i buy a 1 degree offset balljoint for the upper will i need to get a 1 degree offset joint for the bottom I would think so but i just need some extra input on this from someone with ball joint experience.
The ball joint im lookin at.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...ord=ball+joint
The ball joint im lookin at.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...ord=ball+joint
09-26-2011, 01:59 AM
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I'm no wizard here but have never heard of such a thing. A ball joint by narure isn't going to notice a degree. By axle do you mean steering knuckle?
Maybe I should get ready for a surprise, but sounds like you may have gotten some suspicious info....
Maybe I should get ready for a surprise, but sounds like you may have gotten some suspicious info....
09-26-2011, 02:28 AM
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They do make offset ball joints to adjust camber. They change the angle of the steering knuckle.
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09-26-2011, 03:14 AM
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yeah i was looking at it, well is there anything to fix this i want to get that front right back to 0 camber or close to as possible?
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09-26-2011, 03:39 AM
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Your castor is probably off. When the castor is correct the camber should be correct. I guess if you aren't getting bump steer oh could go ahead and just put those ball joints in.
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Originally Posted by hardstatic
This.
Get adjustable arms and fix your caster... camber should take care of itself.
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