2023 Ram 1500 — Wheel Alignment Specifications

Quick reference

Note: The 2023 Ram 1500 (DT) has multiple ride heights and suspension packages (e.g., standard coil spring, air suspension, Off-Road Group, Rebel/TRX, wheel/tire packages). Alignment preferred values and ranges are package- and VIN-specific. Always retrieve the exact specs from FCA/Mopar service information or your alignment machine’s licensed database using the VIN.

Adjustability

Front axle

• Toe: Factory-adjustable via the tie-rod adjusters. This is the primary fine-tuning for on-center feel and tire wear.
• Camber and caster: On many 2023 Ram 1500 trims, camber/caster are not adjustable from the factory hardware. The lower control arm-to-frame mounts often use straight bolts; to adjust camber/caster, install eccentric “cam” bolts in the front and/or rear lower control arm pivots. Some specific packages may come equipped with service cams from the factory, but most require adding them for meaningful adjustment. Upper control arm mounting points are fixed.
• SAI/KPI: Not adjustable. If SAI is out of spec, diagnose for bent knuckle/strut, shifted/bent control arms, or collision damage.

Rear axle (solid/live axle with five-link and track bar)

• Camber: Not adjustable. Any camber reading outside OEM tolerance indicates a bent axle tube, housing, or wheel, or bushing issues.
• Toe: Not adjustable. Rear toe or thrust errors stem from axle or suspension geometry changes/damage.
• Thrust angle: Not directly adjustable. Excessive thrust angle usually indicates worn or displaced trailing arm/track bar bushings, a shifted axle assembly, or collision damage. Correction involves component repair/replacement. Aftermarket adjustable track bars can help re-center the axle on lifted/leveled trucks.

Recommended adjustment hardware

If your truck lacks factory eccentrics, the following categories of parts are commonly used by professional alignment shops to bring camber and caster into spec:

• Lower control arm cam/eccentric bolt kits (front): Available from Mopar as a service kit and from aftermarket brands such as SPC Performance and MOOG. These replace the straight LCA pivot bolts and provide camber/caster adjustment at the frame brackets. Select kits specifically listed for 2019–2024 Ram 1500 (DT); verify by VIN/axle rating.
• Adjustable upper control arms (front): Used when correcting caster/camber after a level kit or lift. Choose arms designed for the DT chassis to maintain proper ball-joint angles and wheel travel.
• Adjustable rear track bar (Panhard): For lifted/leveled trucks, an adjustable bar can re-center the rear axle and help minimize thrust angle after ride-height changes.

Installation tips

• Many LCA bolts are torque-to-yield; replace as required and torque with the suspension at ride height.
• After adding cams or arms, perform a complete 4-wheel alignment and recalibrate the steering angle sensor (SAS) where applicable.

Symptoms of bad alignment (and what they mean)

• Inside shoulder wear on front tires: Often excessive negative camber and/or toe-out. Common after installing level kits without re-aligning.
• Outside shoulder wear on front tires: Excessive positive camber and/or toe-in.
• Feathering/saw-tooth edges across tread: Primarily a toe problem. Run your hand across the tread; a rough one-way feel indicates incorrect toe.
• Pull or drift, steering wheel off-center: Caster split, incorrect front toe, thrust angle error, or tire pull. The truck will typically pull toward the side with less positive caster.
• Wander or tramlining: Insufficient positive caster or excessive toe-out can make the Ram follow road grooves and feel nervous on-center.
• Rapid rear tire wear or “dog-tracking”: Thrust angle out of spec from worn bushings or axle shift/damage.
• SAI/KPI or included angle out of range: Diagnostic red flag for bent knuckle/strut or deformed control arms—alignment alone won’t fix it.

When to align

• After any steering or suspension work (tie rods, control arms, ball joints, struts/shocks, track bar, bushings)
• After installing level/lift kits, changing ride height, or altering upper control arms
• After new tires or wheels, especially upsized packages
• After impacts (potholes, curbs) or collision repairs
• If the steering wheel is not centered or the truck pulls/wanders
• As maintenance: check annually or every 12,000–15,000 miles; more often if driven on rough roads or off-road
• Whenever ADAS/SAS calibrations are performed or a warning indicates steering angle issues

Typical alignment cost

• 4-wheel alignment on a Ram 1500: typically $110–$180 at independent shops; dealer pricing may be higher depending on market.
• Adding front cam/caster adjusters: parts plus 1.0–2.0 hours additional labor (more if rusted/seized bolts). Aftermarket arms or adjustable track bars add parts cost and setup time.

Because the 2023 Ram 1500’s exact specifications vary by package, the best practice is to pull the VIN in FCA/Mopar service information (TechAuthority) or a licensed alignment database (e.g., Hunter, John Bean) to retrieve the preferred values and allowable ranges for camber, caster, toe, SAI, and thrust angle before making adjustments.

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