2023 Gladiator Mojave Camber issue…need advice

[HipFish]

I put on a westin bumper and superwinch. I put in 1” Teraflex pucks to make up for the sag. Now I have to have the wheel cocked to the left to stay in my lane. I had it aligned today and they showed me the camber was .06 on drivers side and .00 on passenger side and that they are unadjustable from factory. It still has to be cocked to left but is better. They said the 1” pucks have nothing to do with it.

Called the dealer and they talked to the factory rep. He said 1” lift absolutely will change the camber and more work is needed it I want it perfect. He will not even address it unless I put it back to stock. I guess I need advice on what my next move is??? The rep said if I take the pucks out it will correct the issue OR I can buy adjustable “Cams” to fix the issue. I read a bit but am inexperienced

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[Jteakus]

There are some balljoint shims that can be installed to adjust camber small amounts, A quailty alignment/ front end shop will know about them.

 

[Max-t]

Wait camber adjustment on a solid axle? Do we mean toe? I had a camber issue with a cj5. Meant a new axle housing.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I put on a westin bumper and superwinch. I put in 1” Teraflex pucks to make up for the sag. Now I have to have the wheel cocked to the left to stay in my lane. I had it aligned today and they showed me the camber was .06 on drivers side and .00 on passenger side and that they are unadjustable from factory. It still has to be cocked to left but is better. They said the 1” pucks have nothing to do with it.

Called the dealer and they talked to the factory rep. He said 1” lift absolutely will change the camber and more work is needed it I want it perfect. He will not even address it unless I put it back to stock. I guess I need advice on what my next move is??? The rep said if I take the pucks out it will correct the issue OR I can buy adjustable “Cams” to fix the issue. I read a bit but am inexperienced

The steering wheel being off is due to the change in height. It doesn't take much at all. I can put in 3/4" spacers and throw the steering wheel off several degrees.
1" WILL change the steering wheel - I know by doing it on 2 JTs with extremely small "lifts".

The "pucks" can't impact camber. Period. Camber is set by the relationship between steering knuckle and axle tube. You don't change camber without swapping parts to move the balljoints.
If camber is off, you pop out the ball joints and put in different tapered shims to move the top ball joint in or out.

It does not require a new axle housing.

Now, let's clarify something -
If you get the JT going straight in your lane on a FLAT highway without a road crown - will it keep going straight for a while (even with the steering wheel crooked)
or
Do you have to pull hard to the left to keep it going straight?
The former means the steering wheel just needs to be centered by adjusting the drag link
The latter means it's pulling - but the steering wheel likely still needs to be centered by adjusting the drag link because you changed the height of the truck.
A shop that says changing the height won't impact the centering of the steering wheel raised red flags for me.

 

[HipFish]

It will go straight with the steering wheel cocked a bit. Maybe I will bring it back again. I TOLD the guy the steering wheel needed to be centered and he kept saying it needed an alignment.

 

[Not2Late]

My understanding is camber is not adjustable due to solid axles unless something is bent or lose. Caster can be impacted by lifting the front end, but that would not cause the off-center steering. Most likely you need to recenter your steering wheel by adjusting the drag link. Lifting the front end will cause you to have to do this. Found this on a forum. Seems like toe and caster is what can only be adjusted due to solid axles.

If your toe is messed up, that could also cause you to have the issue you are experiencing. But, if all you did was add the spacer, then my money is on the drag link needing to be adjusted.

 

[Lunentucker]

It will go straight with the steering wheel cocked a bit. Maybe I will bring it back again. I TOLD the guy the steering wheel needed to be centered and he kept saying it needed an alignment.

That's a ridiculously simple thing to do yourself.
CAN I ALIGN MY JEEP AT HOME? (PART 1)- How to Align Your Jeep. - YouTube

 

[Boostnu]

Camber can be adjusted on the jl and jt up to a certain point spc makes camber sleeves for the upper ball joint. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sps-23400

The lift wouldn’t affect your camber with it being a straight axle. If camber is out it’s from something else.

 

[kevman65]

Your steering wheel is not straight and your JT is pulling to one side?

Adjust the drag link bar until steering wheel is centered and tighten the jam bolt.
Drive and see if that cures your pulling to one side.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Your steering wheel is not straight and your JT is pulling to one side?

Adjust the drag link bar until steering wheel is centered and tighten the jam bolt.
Drive and see if that cures your pulling to one side.

He didn't say it's pulling. He said it will go straight but the steering wheel is cocked to one side.
He simply needs the steering wheel centered by adjusting the drag link.

It will go straight with the steering wheel cocked a bit.

I'd not even think about camber until that steering wheel is centered.

My understanding is camber is not adjustable due to solid axles unless something is bent or lose.

Camber can be changed - some - not a lot, but some, with tapered shims inserted with the ball joints.
Just like this feller here commented earlier ->

There are some balljoint shims that can be installed to adjust camber small amounts,

Why is this getting so complicated?

Seriously, get the steering wheel centered. That's likely all you really need. You can do it or tell the shop you want it done and explain they can do it with the drag link adjustment - and if they balk, you walk - or drive - to a GOOD shop that will do it. If you lived close I'd do it myself for you. It's easy.
I'd not do anything until that steering wheel is centered.
Then I'd drive it and if it doesn't PULL to the side - call it good.
It's really that simple - or should be.

 

[HipFish]

Thanks everyone!!! I adjusted the drag link and wheel is straight. Just did it in 10 minutes. Drove about 5 miles. All good.

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