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You can adjust the angles on the axle without bending the axle there are shims that can be installed.
I will keep the site posted as to how well it works .Thanks for the info.
Dave
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On a typical rear axle on a front drive car the axle can be aligned with shims because the spindle can be unbolted and shims placed behind the mounting point to make adjustments.
This can not be done on a typical torsion axle because the spindle is welded in place.
If you shim at the backing plate , you will only be moving the
brakes and bearings and not the spindle , the result would be disastrous to the bearings.[ if you could move anything other than bend the backing plate which would be doubtful]
So unless you have a unique axle with a removable spindle, you will not be able to make adjustments.
BTW check for excessive negative camber as this in conjunction with towout indicates a worn or damaged axle.[ or cronicly overloaded.]
Tow-in should be slight on a new axle... about 1/8" or so {I think}