MORE camber adjustment

theKnifeArtist

theKnifeArtist

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my rear camber is more negative than i'd like it to be.
the stock adjustable camber bolts are adjusted as positive as they go. still got negative camber. i'm about to get new tires, so i dont wanna ruin them with this camber.
solution?
thanks.
 
shaeff

shaeff

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check the tabs at the outer edge of the eccentric bolts. chances are, they're bent out. remove the bolts, straighten them with vice grips, clean the area, weld a bead behind them to prevent them from bending outward again.

works like a charm.

if they're not bent outward, then get adjustable arms.
 
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IJ.

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Buy another pair of lower transverse arms (ones that go from the Diff housing out to the hubs) Set up a drop saw or a bandsaw on a 45 degree angle.

Cut about 6" from the outer end then repeat one the 2nd arm leaving an extra 15mm on the short section.

Weld the 2 pieces together to make the arm 15mm longer bolt hole to bolt hole and you'll be back in the centre of the adjusters.

Expand the pic below to see what I mean.

 
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quake

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also keep in mind both arms can adjust camber and toe crack both of them loose and adjust both to get the best camber and toe also make sure they dont move back on you before you lock them in place
 
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IJ.

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I found when I lowered my car I could either have perfect Toe or perfect Camber but not both......

I spent a LOT of time under the car before I came up with the above mod and it's been on my car 9 years now :)
 
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quake

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IJ.;880012 said:
I found when I lowered my car I could either have perfect Toe or perfect Camber but not both......

I spent a LOT of time under the car before I came up with the above mod and it's been on my car 9 years now :)
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sounds like it holds up better than the aftermarket arms
 
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i had the holes in the lower arms welded over and new holes drilled so the arm would be shorter. i then shaved some of the excess metal off the end past the new hole so it would not rub the wheel knuckle.

i have the a1 camber arms and they are certainly stronger than the crush bent stockers. i hit something with one and it bent where the small cut out is in the middle. with the a1 camber and toe arms in the rear i can now get my car aligned properly and it is very low (too low). without the rubber bushings on the original arms you do feel the bumps more directly.
 
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