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wayfarer

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Hi Everybody,
I would like to say hello to you all, as this is my first post..

I have a severe problem with rear camber, both wheels are between 4&5 Degs negative readings. The problem arose about 1yr ago when I took the vehicle in for alignment.(to fix rear camber mainly). To complete alignment they told me I would have to replace both lateral links, they were replaced, alignment done problem solved. 1yr on same problem back, I tried changing shocks, no difference so reinstalled old ones. I should mention the gap between the top off the tire and the bottom of the wheel arch is about 70% smaller on mine than any other Patriot I have seen, so it would appear to me the cradle would have to be lifted to swing the wheels downwards. My rear tires are worn way down on the inside edges. Does anyone have any suggestions as to cause or does anyone know how the cradle is adjusted.
Thanks,
Wayfarer.
 
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The way I see it if the camber was correct originally then something is worn or broken. The lateral links were a year ago and it fixed the problem, but only temporarily, if it is lateral links again there is another problem the root cause is what I am looking for to fix. Band Aid fixes can become expensive.
 
Guessing can also be very expensive. Your best bet is to have an experienced mechanic that you trust have a serious look at it, and figure out what the problem is. Have you had an alignment after all these parts have been replaced? If not, that's the problem. An alignment needs to be done whenever ANY suspension changes have been made.
 
I'm well aware that the patriot is not adjustable I'm running -3* camber all around, with adjustable kits. If your seriously that far off, you have to have frame damage. You've already replaced everything that would cause the issue.
Have you had any accidents?
Did you buy the vehicle new or used?
Did the previous owner have any accidents?
Have you had a tech that you trust look at the vehicle?
Do you have a picture of this 6* camber?

Based on your original post, and what you've already replaced you MUST have damage to the rear. I'm 7.5" lower than stock, have had blown struts,had a broken camber arm, and my alignment was never that far off.
 
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