Positive camber?

[smurfs_of_war]

I noticed since day one my truck *looks* like it has some positive camber out front. Is this normal for a power wagon? Called a few places and kind a few different answers. 'Normal', 'somethings off', and 'power wagons have their own alignment specs so it's tough to say'.

The alternative is I have negative camber out back, but that likely means a bent axle so I am hoping it's up front [emoji1787]

 

[SeppW]

Worn ball joints could cause issues, but I wouldn't expect them to be worn n a new truck. I don't know about the 2020's. but I assume the camber is fixed, i.e. not adjustable. A long, long, time ago you could adjust camber by using shims on a straight axle. Only toe and caster are adjustable. Just for the hell of it, check your articulink cams are set the same on both sides. Good tech info here: https://www.thurenfabrication.com/tech/alignment-and-handling.html.

 

[smurfs_of_war]

Worn ball joints could cause issues, but I wouldn't expect them to be worn n a new truck. I don't know about the 2020's. but I assume the camber is fixed, i.e. not adjustable. A long, long, time ago you could adjust camber by using shims on a straight axle. Only toe and caster are adjustable. Just for the hell of it, check your articulink cams are set the same on both sides. Good tech info here: https://www.thurenfabrication.com/tech/alignment-and-handling.html.

I checked those cams first thing as they gave me grief on my previous truck, but good suggestion

It may be an optical illusion. I guess when I get to the city next I may get them to check it.

 

[olyelr]

When you say positive camber I am thinking you are talking about the top of the tires sticking out slightly compared to the bottom. If so, I think this is normal. I have always noticed that with mine.

I used to always look at the front tires from the back, comparing them to the rear tires, on my 2000 half ton ram. When i saw them leaning in on the top, thats when I knew it was time for ball joints and wheel bearings again LOL.

 

[smurfs_of_war]

When you say positive camber I am thinking you are talking about the top of the tires sticking out slightly compared to the bottom. If so, I think this is normal. I have always noticed that with mine.

I used to always look at the front tires from the back, comparing them to the rear tires, on my 2000 half ton ram. When i saw them leaning in on the top, thats when I knew it was time for ball joints and wheel bearings again LOL.

Yes, that's exactly it. The tops stick out slightly compared to the bottom.

 

[olyelr]

Yes, that's exactly it. The tops stick out slightly compared to the bottom.

Yea, its normal.

 

[smurfs_of_war]

Yea, its normal.

Ok cool. I can put that one to bed then. Given it tracks true and doesn't pull all over I was kind of thinking it must be, but wanted to ask those who know more

 

[Trailmaker]

Ok cool. I can put that one to bed then. Given it tracks true and doesn't pull all over I was kind of thinking it must be, but wanted to ask those who know more

Your wear pattern on your tires would till you in 3-5 miles. But if you are running 65 psi you probably already wore out the center.

 

[smurfs_of_war]

Your wear pattern on your tires would till you in 3-5 miles. But if you are running 65 psi you probably already wore out the center.

The wear is surprisingly pretty even after 12000kms.

 

[Trailmaker]

The wear is surprisingly pretty even after 12000kms.

With 7500 miles and even wear, it appears that you were not holding your head just right when looking at it.

upload a picture head on

 

[olyelr]

I can vouch...they lean out at the top a bit.