I have a camber problem with my round tube solid front axle, evidenced by chronic wear on the outside tread of the front tires. Toe-in is less than 1/4", and caster is 6 degrees. A friend of mine with 20 years of experience building all manner of cars, and with a repair shop that still has a Bear alignment tool for adjusting solid axles offered to bend the axle into alignment. That is, until I mentioned that the axle is chromed. He then suggested that there might be an alternative of some sort, but I can't find such a thing, even at Speedway Motors. Frankly, I can't imagine what kind of shims or adjuster can alter the kingpin angle.

Unless someone knows of an alternative to either bending or replacing the axle, please let me know before Spring 2010. I need another set of tires now and don't want to prematurely wear out the 2nd set in 15,000 miles because of a bad axle.