H1ghlndr

Does anyone know approximately how much camber each shim is worth on the top control arm? I am removing some for more camber.

Thanks in advance.

Bob

davidfarmer

I think each shim is approx 1/2º, assuming you remove one from each bolt. I'm pretty sure I took 2 from each arm and went from -1.2 to -2.2, then later put a thin shim back in to get down to -2.0.

Someone else had a post on this more recently and may correct me if I'm wrong. btw, be carefull with the threads in the frame. If you damage them, you will regret it.

Poor-sha

I agree. I usually take two out to go from -1.4 to -2.3. Last night I took an extra one out to get to -2.8. I'm not sure if my washers are the same thickness as the factory ones since I'm running a camber kit.

BTW, I reset the toe but as long as I am removing an equal number of shims from each stud should it affect the caster?

davidfarmer

no, as long as you remove the same number from all 4 bolts, the upper balljoint does not move fore/aft relative to the lower ball joint, so the castor does not change.

H1ghlndr

Thanks Guys! I took out 2 and now it's off to the alignment shop for my track alignment.

Thanks again,
Bob

C5Lion

I think it is actually about 0.4 degrees per washer.

dbratten

A word of caution -- I mic-ed a handful of hardware store washers and their thickness varied by quite a bit. If you're trying to be precise check the ones you're using.

--Dan

John Shiels

the average washer is made from scrap and that is why the vary. If you want consistent thickness buy graded washers like graded bolts.

dbratten

Right, but as I only use washers to set caster or compensate for L/R differences I can fine tune it better with the varying thicknesses and then use a set number of shims to add and remove camber as needed.

0Randy@DRM

Randy