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Thanks all for the replies and info.
As I did not start chasing this issue down until after my suspension refresh it had not occurred to me on the curb idea. Joking aside maybe?
Two things I can say there; the X came to me with this 'miss balance' on the right side AND I suppose I should rule out all of the replaced front end suspension parts. That really does just leave the shock tower mounting point (shock seat) and bottom knuckle. Knuckle looks rather solid while its near impossible to tell on the shock tower seat.
LVP,
Awesome link to PDF, thx. To your Q about what PIN, it is in the top of the shock tower. Page here from Bentley notes removing it. (centering pin A)
One part of confusion for me on "remove the pin" with front Air Shocks the pin appears to be made of plastic and so it would be more like "break off pin". I've seen several posts where people note this pin is only for assembly line install and it can be tossed for alignment if needed.
Camber issue aside: I will note that after replacing both inner and outer tie rod ends this week the road feel is back in the steering wheel. Before the swap the steering wheel had zero play in it before and only the left outer tie rod end ball joint had slight movement. Boots had 2004 date on them so I am sure they were original (97K miles).
Also the last alignment I did have them dial rear toe to zero. Only noticeable change with rear toe at zero is slightly less road noise from rear tires. I expected to feel some difference in cornering but I cannot, perhaps that is due to all original bushings in rear still ?
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