sounds like you need cam bolts. IIRC the early model trucks only had toe adjustment.

 

This truck hasn't been in a wreck has it?

 

04-06 inclusive cannot have camber adjusted out of the factory.

There is a TSB for it, but you are out of warranty and dealer will charge you like 300$ for it. Good luck..

Had mine done under the 12k warranty for it (its not covered under the 36k or 60k)

 

Do you have a link for the TSB? I've been searching forever and can't find one.

 

Nope, never been wrecked. But problem seems to be getting worse as the miles add up.

 

Try this.
Knowledgebase - Service Bulletins - Nissanhelp.com

 

Couldn't find anything there. My mechanic said he couldn't find a TSB on my truck's problem, either. From what I've researched, Nissan wasn't owning up to the problem; others have experienced it and in some cases the dealership kept replacing the tires for awhile. Then they started blaming it on driver error and quit doing so. Same crap I've gotten from dealerships around here.

 

Technically speaking, those LCA cam bolts (if you have them) should be replaced during every alignment. I had problems with extreme front tire wear that wore out a set of brand new OEM Wranglers in less than 10K miles. I rotated them every 3k miles too! Turned out one of the LCA cam bolts got stripped at the dealer and it fugged up the front suspension settings. I should've known something was wrong when I noticed the tech wrenching on it for what seemed like forever when he was adjusting the settings on the driver's side. He probably knew it was stripped, but kept wrenching on it to get an acceptable reading for the print out. As soon as I drove it off the lot, the alignment probably got all screwed up again like it was before. Make sure you can watch them when they're wrenching on those cam bolts. If it seems like they're having a difficult time adjusting them or it seems like it's taking an awful long time to get it to proper specs, the LCA cam bolt/s are probably stripped and will need to be replaced with new ones.

 

Technically speaking, those LCA cam bolts (if you have them) should be replaced during every alignment.

Technically speaking, you don't what you're talking about...Just because YOUR bolts had an issue from some monkey who ruined them, it doesn't dictate bogus maintenance policy for all Titans...

The 04' came with alignment cams, as does mine. Is the truck stock?...Is it stock height?
It should line up pretty good, there's a problem your "experts" haven't found yet...

 

Technically speaking, I think you're being very RUDE with your comment and I suggest STEPPING AWAY away from the keyboard for a few minutes before you get a HEART ATTACK.

It's not bogus maintenance policy Mr. Goodwrench. Those cam bolts (if you got them) have a habit of stripping like mine did. If you're like me, you may run into a goober or goobers working on the alignment rack at the dealer. My truck was almost brand new at the time (>3k miles) except for a leveling kit (that just got installed) which required getting a front end aligment to adjust the camber settings.

Like I said before, it's generally a good idea, TECHNICALLY SPEAKING, to replace those bolts every time you get a front end alignment. That way, you won't run into a situation like I did by having a stripped bolt that fugged up 3 separate attempts to align the front suspension (under the 1 year warranty on labor) before the culprit was found. Getting 4 cam bolts every couple of years is a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a new set of tires every 10k miles.

Yah, I guess I do know what I'm talking about.

 

try getting a hold of prg products greg should be able to get you cam bolts with more range and he may be able to give you more info on what needs to be done to get every thing right.

Montrose

 

While you're talking to PRG ask about the Delrin spacers for the lower control arms. Some Titans have had issues with the lower control arms moving around on the bushings where the LCA attaches to the frame. There are threads here and on CT that discuss this issue.

 

Sounds like what HRTKD said might be your issue .. here's a related thread on TT: http://www.titantalk.com/forums/tit...m/forums/titan-suspension/91924-what-options-worn-out-control-arm-bushings.html ... check out my post at the end of the thread ... WyoTITAN posted in depth info on CT

 

My 07 had serious wear on the front right outer edge and pulled right too...had it aligned & rotated the tires... and mangled another the same way. Local Nissan dealership put it on the rack 3 times before I refused to take the vehicle back. They then discovered the truck needed "Adjustable Eccentric Bolts" and yet another alignment. She glides straight as an arrow now. Dealer ate the parts & labor.

 

Technically speaking, I think you're being very RUDE with your comment and I suggest STEPPING AWAY away from the keyboard for a few minutes before you get a HEART ATTACK.

It's not bogus maintenance policy Mr. Goodwrench. Those cam bolts (if you got them) have a habit of stripping like mine did. If you're like me, you may run into a goober or goobers working on the alignment rack at the dealer. My truck was almost brand new at the time (>3k miles) except for a leveling kit (that just got installed) which required getting a front end aligment to adjust the camber settings.

Like I said before, it's generally a good idea, TECHNICALLY SPEAKING, to replace those bolts every time you get a front end alignment. That way, you won't run into a situation like I did by having a stripped bolt that fugged up 3 separate attempts to align the front suspension (under the 1 year warranty on labor) before the culprit was found. Getting 4 cam bolts every couple of years is a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a new set of tires every 10k miles.

People have a bad habit of spreading B/S as gospel, and it gets old....Replace all the bolts you want, BUT don't tell others it's the normal thing to do when it's not. Tell them that yours got stripped, but remember to tell them there are guys out there that work all day on front ends and manage NOT to ruin other peoples hardware.

Your situation does not mean everybody else should throw common sense out the window...or should they share your paranoia
I'm in the the automotive field, and deal with front end guys every day...

Oh by the way, I've lost count how many times I've played around with the alignment on my front end from changing ride heights and such, and I'm still on my original bolts and cams, which have never slipped AND I've got plenty of off-road miles....along with thousands of hard pavement miles...

 

Well, I remember reading about changing those cam bolts somewhere on the internet and it came from what seemed like a reputable source on the subject. It made sense for me since I had a heck of a time with the front suspension alignment settings due to one bolt that was stripped by a bonehead Nissan tech. If I went ahead and got 4 new cam bolts before I brought it in, I probably could've saved myself over $800 in new tires.

I don't portray myself as a Nissan tech on these boards or a maintenance guru on Titan suspensions so I don't think anyone in this thread or the original poster took what I said as gospel. I just offered an informed opinion based on my experiences along with some information I found on the internet. At any rate, you should at least inspect those cam bolts at every alignment.

I'm glad you can do front suspension alignments all day long on your truck without any problems. The problem is, in the real world there are a lot of techs out there who simply don't care. Sure, they'll put in the pristine effort to work on their own rides, but when it comes to your ride it's a totally different story. I'm not saying this is you. I'm just saying how some people are.

Next time I need a front end alignment, maybe I'll take a ride to Burbank and have you do it. lol!

 

loufish is a big boy and has no need for anyone to stick up for him (besides he's holding his own in this thread quite well on his own) but I think it should be reiterated that replacing the camber bolts at each alignment would be highly unusual. It would be like putting synthetic engine oil in your Titan and then changing it every 1,000 miles. Yes, you CAN do that but it sure would be a waste of time and money.

 

Well, I remember reading about changing those cam bolts somewhere on the internet and it came from what seemed like a reputable source on the subject. It made sense for me since I had a heck of a time with the front suspension alignment settings due to one bolt that was stripped by a bonehead Nissan tech. If I went ahead and got 4 new cam bolts before I brought it in, I probably could've saved myself over $800 in new tires.

I don't portray myself as a Nissan tech on these boards or a maintenance guru on Titan suspensions so I don't think anyone in this thread or the original poster took what I said as gospel. I just offered an informed opinion based on my experiences along with some information I found on the internet. At any rate, you should at least inspect those cam bolts at every alignment.

I'm glad you can do front suspension alignments all day long on your truck without any problems. The problem is, in the real world there are a lot of techs out there who simply don't care. Sure, they'll put in the pristine effort to work on their own rides, but when it comes to your ride it's a totally different story. I'm not saying this is you. I'm just saying how some people are.

Next time I need a front end alignment, maybe I'll take a ride to Burbank and have you do it. lol!

It's a shame that so many Nissan techs have had poor workmanship issues, and I'm sure the "fun factor" is way down when you're a victim of it and it sucks...
Go ahead and share your experience here, we'll listen, all I'm asking is that people don't tell others "they have to do this or that every time".....because THEY had an issue...Of course inspecting the hardware used in any operation is a good practice.

Oh BTW "Mr Goodwrench" was close (and funny)but during work hours, it's mostly the "Blue Ovel"....

In Burbank?....stop on by anytime....I live right next door to a front end alignment shop...:hi: