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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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I just installed new upper & lower ball joints in my 1993 F-150 (5.0l, 4x4, manual locking hubs). I tightened the nut as tight as it could get and everything seemed fine. Except when I looked closer at itIsaw the camber adjustment washer had risen about 1/8 of and inch above the axleyoke where itsits.... How is this possible? If the nut is tight how can the adjustment washer sit higher then the axle? Should I be concerned?Any ideas are appreciated orif I need to explain this better please let me know - Thanks - Logan
 
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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The adjustment sleeve does not have to be flush with the axle. As long as everything is torqued correctly it will not move
 
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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So its ok if it rides up a little higher? It is torqued solid, I was just worried that it would shift so I havent driven it yet. Just the post-repair jitters I guess, Thanks for the info.
 
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