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Jul 26, 2009 | 11:28 AM

bigin2009

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Year: 2001

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axle bent

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.

Jul 26, 2009 | 08:16 PM

4.3L XJ

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Camber or castor?

Jul 27, 2009 | 05:18 AM

bigin2009

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sorry, I think its castor, the tire is to far in at top , its around 1 degree off. thanks.

Jul 27, 2009 | 11:13 AM

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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.