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Old 09-29-2020, 01:47 PM #1
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Negative camber on '99 4Runner

The front camber on my 99 is looking a bit wonky with slight positive camber (tires leaning out). It's all stock with what appears to be all original components, including the shocks.
The dealer from where I bought claimed to have done an alignment check as part of the pre-sale inspection, but I'm sure it was nothing more than a "toe & go".
It tracks fine, but the outside edges of the front tires seem to be wearing quickly.
I've replaced the lower ball joints as a precautionary measure, and visual inspection of the control arm bushings doesn't reveal any extreme wear or deformation. Everything feels tight, so I don't feel a suspension rebuild is in order.
I've got an appointment to get the alignment checked at a local shop, but I'm wondering what would have caused the camber to apparently shift. Do 4Runners just settle this way with age, or is there something amiss.
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Old 09-29-2020, 02:39 PM #2
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OE specs for front camber are -0.6* to +0.9*, so the front tires could look a bit 'leaned out' and still technically be ok. I'd agree that the alignment was probably a toe-and-go though.... Bad caster can also do some funky things to tire wear.

I'd say it is time for an alignment from a place that will give you a before and after printout. Aim for 0 camber and top of the range caster. Before you go, make sure all 4 alignment cams up front are free to rotate before heading out...

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I checked the factory spec, and it showed zero. I'm going to guess it's more than a degree out.
Fortunately, mine is a southern rust-free vehicle, and the bolts look fine. They aren't maxed out either.

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