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Old 09-01-2010, 09:33 PM
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Hello all. Im trying to find a camber alignment kit for my 98 dodge ram 1500 4x2. Since I lifted it my camber has been negative and the alignment shop says this is as good as it gets unless i get a camber kit. Please help, im going through tires and front end parts. thanks
 
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It has a 6" lift, I just replaced the idler arm, and both tie rod ends. Would like to get this camber kit before I go back to alignment shop, thanks again
 
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yes but im looking for one that is for a 4x2, I cant find them anywhere
 
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what did you use to get the 6"?
 
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3" coil and 3" spindle kit with new control arms.
 
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hmmm, that should be alright then? you could possibly take a dremel to the control arm slots and elongate them for for adjustment
 
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I've done the dremel and elongated them as far out as I could. Will the 4x4 adjustable ball joints work on my 4x2? I really apreciate everyones help. thanks again
 
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a 4wd ball joint cannot be used in a STOCK 2wd truck. the way they attach is very different. steering knuckle vs control arms/spindle. you can see pics at rockauto.

looks like the adjustable is only available for 4wd which makes sense, because they steering knuckle is not shim-able like the 2wd control arms are.

since you have a 2wd lift using a spindle/control arm kit - its hard to say. compare you ball joints to the pictures at rockauto. i'd guess not.

your best move might be to call the lift kit manufacturer and ask them for help. they might have a soultion.
 



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