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1999 2WD Negative Camber after replacing Ball Joints

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Old Mar 31, 2025 | 10:05 AM
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Default 1999 2WD Negative Camber after replacing Ball Joints

So I replaced my upper and lower ball joints, sway bar end links, and front tie rods on my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD with 209K. The truck didn't have any camber issues before the components where replaced, now wheels sit bow legged /-------\. I measured the tie rods and matched to the original. What's the best way to adjust?
 
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Tie rods control toe, control arms control camber.... Which one is the problem?
 
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Lastly, what's the condition of the bushings in your control arms?
 
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Tie rods control toe, control arms control camber.... Which one is the problem?
It's Camber, the top of the wheel leans into the truck.
 
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I feel like an idiot but I think I figured it out, the upper control is loose it slides back and fourth if pulled on hard enough. Going to tighten them up and see if that helps.
 
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Originally Posted by bwannabeast85
I feel like an idiot but I think I figured it out, the upper control is loose it slides back and fourth if pulled on hard enough. Going to tighten them up and see if that helps.
Take it in for an alignment.
 
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