2000 XJ front tires toeing out on bottom

[closhedbb]

Quick question:

Recently replaced my ball-joints, tie rod, and both steering knuckles. Upon completion of the repairs, the XJ is driving better than it has in a long time, but I have noticed that the bottoms of the front tires stick out a tad bit farther to the side than the tops of the tires, so it's like it's riding bow-legged in the front, ever so slightly. Is this an XJ trait I have not noticed, or is this abnormal? If so, how can I adjust them so the tires sit straight vertically? I made a lot of adjustments with the track bar to align the axle under the springs, and adjusted the tie rod to align the tires. Did these adjustments cause it? I'm inclined to think it had something to do with the steering knuckles, but I just don't know, and want to make sure I know how to fix it before I screw up my repairs.

Thanks in advance.

 

[I Lean]

Might be a bent axle. Not uncommon in those, but to my knowledge there isn't an easy fix.

 

[closhedbb]

I have learned a new word.
Apparently my problem is that I have a negative camber angle on my front tires. I hope that explains it better if my verbal illustrations weren't clear in the original post. So if anyone knows how to adjust the camber on an XJ, I would be very thankful.

 

[DaveB]

I have learned a new word.
Apparently my problem is that I have a negative camber angle on my front tires. I hope that explains it better if my verbal illustrations weren't clear in the original post. So if anyone knows how to adjust the camber on an XJ, I would be very thankful.

I have fixed camber problems on several of my old 4x4s with angled round shims that are mounted between the steering knuckle and the bearing hub. Not sure if they make them for the XJ style of axle. I got mine from an alignment shop so you could try asking one of them.

 

[Badger]

I have fixed camber problems on several of my old 4x4s with angled round shims that are mounted between the steering knuckle and the bearing hub. Not sure if they make them for the XJ style of axle. I got mine from an alignment shop so you could try asking one of them.

the only fix for this is to use camber adjusting balljoints .they are off center so as you rotate before you installthem the offset the knuckle to take care off the camber.

i don't recommend them they are not fixing the problem at hand.something is wrong is a standard ball joint will not remove it.why did you replace the knuckles.have you replaced the hub/bearing unit they could be wasted?if you replaced the knuckle are you sure you torque the stub shaft back down to specs?there are several things to be looked at.but it could very well be a bent axle tube