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Old 01-21-2015, 03:18 PM
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Default Need some camber shims for c5.

I googled around but it's hard to tell if they will fit flat. Most don't give dimensions. The ones that came with the Pfadt camber kit were perfect.

Need to have a little tab at the top & narrow slot to hug the studs without there being too much space.

Need a kit with variety of sizes from .05mm up to .4mm probably.

What do you use?

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Originally Posted by froggy47
I googled around but it's hard to tell if they will fit flat. Most don't give dimensions. The ones that came with the Pfadt camber kit were perfect.

Need to have a little tab at the top & narrow slot to hug the studs without there being too much space.

Need a kit with variety of sizes from .05mm up to .4mm probably.

What do you use?

probably you could get them at an alignment shop.
I'm using the ones from Pfadt. haven't needed more
Old 01-21-2015, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by froggy47
I googled around but it's hard to tell if they will fit flat. Most don't give dimensions. The ones that came with the Pfadt camber kit were perfect.

Need to have a little tab at the top & narrow slot to hug the studs without there being too much space.

Need a kit with variety of sizes from .05mm up to .4mm probably.

What do you use?

I have a good amount of the Pfadt shims here. Let me know what you need and we can get you taken care of on those.

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
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You can also get them from McMaster. They're commonly used to shim electric motors to get proper shaft alignment.
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You can also get them from McMaster. They're commonly used to shim electric motors to get proper shaft alignment.
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Originally Posted by hklvette
You can also get them from McMaster. They're commonly used to shim electric motors to get proper shaft alignment.
McMaster-Carr 18-8 Stainless Size AA shims 1 1/2" X 1 1/2" with a 7/16" slot width and tab. Available from 0.001 to 0.500" thick.


CAMBER SHIM CONVERSION CHART

1 mm Shim = 00.2 degrees of camber

Shim Thickness in Inches/ Shim Thickness in Milimeters/ Degrees of Camber

0.005/ 0.125/ 0.025

0.010/ 0.250/ 0.050

0.020/ 0.500/ 0.100

0.050/ 1.300/ 0.260

0.075/ 1.900/ 0.380

0.100/ 2.500/ 0.500

0.125/ 3.175/ 0.635

0.250/ 6.350/ 1.270

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Originally Posted by JDP Motorsports
I have a good amount of the Pfadt shims here. Let me know what you need and we can get you taken care of on those.

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Jordan Priestley
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Thanks! Will call if I don't get some locally.

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http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-shims/=vkvy8o

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Thanks, exactly the ones!



The McMaster ones (AA size) are actually a little bigger overall dimension than the Pfadt ones. Maybe if you use the Pfadt first (to clear an overlap metal joint on the frame) then add the AA's they will work. I guess I'll order some & try it. The Pfadt's are 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 so a little smaller & have not found any by googling.

Thanks all.

I just eyeballed the upper shim area looking thru my wheel & they may fit. There is a "carve out" on the Pfadt dog bone that they have to nestle into so not sure there, but grinding on the shim to fit should work.


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