Camber for a solid axle

[joshkbomb]

Is it possible for the camber to be off in my '87 Blazer (stock)? I just noticed that the outside of the tire is wearing more than the inside. I figured it was just a heavy truck taking corners too fast, but my dad says it might be camber. I wouldn't even know how you would adjust it if it was off.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

If your camber is off, its probably because the axle is bent.

Worn out ball joints can cause the camber to be off but that usually cause the inside of the tire to wear quicker.

Here's what I believe your problem to be:

When you steer your axle, the tires lean in or out based on your caster. When you make a tight turn (like a u-turn) it puts most of the stress on the outside edge of tire and causes that part to wear much more.

Slow down in turns and this probably won't happen.

 

[pumpkin]

Toe in is the number one cause of tire wear.