Adjustable ball joints could correct your camber, but there has to be some underlying condition that is causing it. I would fix it correctly so that you don't have to worry about some other issue down the road.
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Hmm. Is the issue an out of round socket on the steering knuckle or is it simply a worn out ball joint?
Should I take it to a shop and have them measure camber and examine the front end?
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab 4x4 Laramie SLT
318, 46RE, 231HD, 9.25 w/ 3.55, Dana 44
Black Truck Club #146
Wheels are factory and tires are original optioned spec. I can see a slight tilt inwards when looking at the front end and the inside of the tire has half as much tread as the outside.
When I jiggled it yesterday, the upper ball joint moved. I don't know if it was worn out or the place it mounts to was.
I guess I'm going to have to find a shop and get them to diagnose. I'm not sure I can even fix the problem myself anyway.
Thanks for your help and input
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab 4x4 Laramie SLT
318, 46RE, 231HD, 9.25 w/ 3.55, Dana 44
Black Truck Club #146
not talking about install problem ....point is what may contribute r to the neg caster... 'bent tubes" someone suggested made me think of wheel loading and wheel offsets.
If your caster is incorrect then you may have worn/damaged control arm bushings. If your camber is off then you may have worn/damaged ball joints. You can correct just about any camber issue with the Moog ball joints which are designed to be clocked accordingly to fix negative/positive camber. For fixing the caster you can really only replace/upgrade to better quality bushings.
__________________ 1997 1500 4x4 club cab, Flowmaster true duals 2.25" with high flow cats, 4" Skyjacker susp./3" body, Cowl Induction hood-non-op.
