This set, along with a pair of turn plates is what I use... And string lines for front and rear Toe
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| Author: | brett [ Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Camber question |
Hi guys, got my wheel alignment done, and now the car is probably the best its ever driven... The guys said I need to adjust the camber. one is +1.6deg and the other is -.9 deg. they suggested adjustable lower arms, which I have ordered... Now the question is, and please don't laugh can I use my mobile phone as it has a bubble with DEG I have found it accurate, before but not using it to adjust camber... Has anyone done it before? Cheers Brett |
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| Author: | sitnlo62 [ Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Camber question |
You could use the level in your phone as a camber Gauge, use a straight edge on the tyre from top to bottom and rest the edge of the phone on that. You must also ensure that the floor the car is sitting on is dead level. Also you must realise the moment you change the Camber the caster and toe adjustments will no longer be correct. Caster and Camber have to be adjusted in a bit of a juggling act as changing one will affect the other, gets very complicated with Caster Gauges and Turnplates being required to do the Job. Toe is adjusted Last of all. Hope this Helps |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Camber question |
I have tried 3 different home made camber castor devices. The info is in here - viewtopic.php?f=2&t=88771 |
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| Author: | brett [ Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Camber question |
Ahh didn't think of that Dave... ohh well for $79 I might as well get it done again.... Thanks Brett |
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| Author: | sitnlo62 [ Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Camber question |
This set, along with a pair of turn plates is what I use... And string lines for front and rear Toe
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| Author: | AEG163job [ Tue Mar 28, 2017 9:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Camber question |
brett wrote: they suggested adjustable lower arms, which I have ordered... Might be worth getting the adjustable tie rods while you're at it, in light of Sitnlo's advice, with which I fully agree. A camber gauge is easily made using a digital level (e.g. Stanley Fat Max) and a Y-shaped frame with protruding prongs of equal length that then fit at 3 points inside the rim. Swivel plates can be had by using lino tiles (Bunnings), shiny faces together, with grease coating in-between as a lubricant. Fixing two straight bars on front & rear bumpers extending laterally several inches each side will give fixing points for string (I used fluorescent nylon string line) to do a toe-in/out check. This will show you if the rear wheels are correct as well (many a bent rear trailing arm out there!). With patience, it is surprising how accurate you can do you own alignment, saving dollars & knowing the job has been done right. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Camber question |
If you're getting the adjustable lower arms, as above I'd get the adjustable tie rod ends too (so castor can be corrected) and also some extended thread tie rack ends (as when the camber is increased there is less engaged thread on the tie rack ends) E.g. http://minikingdomonline.com.au/product ... mpetition/ |
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