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Old 07-26-2009, 11:28 AM
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I have a d30 front axle, is there a way that I can find out where my axle is bent? either the tube or the knuckle? I have to much camber on the left side. thanks.
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Camber or castor?
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sorry, I think its castor, the tire is to far in at top , its around 1 degree off. thanks.
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It is common to have a change in castor from one side to the other. Your axle was assembled that way, usually 1.5 - degrees difference. That way if you fall asleep at the wheel it goes to the ditch instead of traffic. To fix it have a shop put in an off set ball joint and it will track straight.
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