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Changing Camber and Caster without aftermarket bolts

Old May 21, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Changing Camber and Caster without aftermarket bolts

Is there a way to change the camber and caster with the factory bolts installed?

My left Caster angle has was 0.2 deg. 6000 miles ago and is now 0.1 deg. It out of spec (0.5 to 2.0).

Toe seems to be going more positive (hitting the curb?).

Measurements were with 3/4 tank of gas today. I don't remembr how full the tank was the previous alignment. But the last two left casters were out of spec on the last alignments, but 0.5 degrees less than the right caster.

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Old May 22, 2007 | 04:20 AM
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The camber angle is non adjustable on these cars,unless you have installed camber bolts on the struts,caster angle is also non adjustable...

Sounds like you have worn out control arm bushings....
Old May 22, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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As greeny said, it's not adjustable from the factory. If your alignment is changing, it's either due to potholes & curbs, or a part in your suspension is worn out. tie rod ends, ball joints, suspension bushings, etc.
Old May 22, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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How does the alignment shop adjust the camber and castor then?
Old May 22, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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How does the alignment shop adjust the camber and castor then?

Ummm...They don't,the only alingnment adjustment that can be made to a stock 3rd gen suspension is toe in,via the tie rod ends..
Old May 22, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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Hmm...sounds like I need some camber bolts on the front...The inner half of my tires wears faster than I'd like.
Old May 22, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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Who makes them / what is the best brand to get (front)
Old May 22, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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read nForces thread about it...

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