Front wheel wear due to excessive camber

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Front wheel wear due to excessive camber

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Hey guys I've noticed that the front drivers side wheel on my 1990 twin slider has a lot more camber than the other side... And it's wearing the inside of the tyre out.

I haven't had chance to investigate this yet but does anyone have any suggestions on what this could be.

It's recently had new track control bushes and ARBs as well as upper wishbone bushes and new steering gators. But I've noticed this since these have been done.

Could it be the lower ball joint bushes?

Any help or suggestions of where to start would be great.

Thanks!
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Your camber needs reseting when you replace the upper wishbone bushes.
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are these vehicles anything out of the ordinary to get the tracking done?,I have a (hate to say it) Kwikfit and a formula one near me not sure if anything better my way and my van is 50mm lower would they use the standard settings,I have just fitted a new set of tyres so I want to get it set up correctly
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Re: Front wheel wear due to excessive camber

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Thanks ROB!

I'm not sure I would trust a 'normal' garage to carry something like this out as ive had to learn that in the past. Try and find someone who deals with old VWs - they seem to be popping up everywhere these days! I know at least 4 in my area.
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As Rob says, adjustment of upper wishbone. Wheels should be as close to bolt upright as you can get - as a reference point.
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