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Old May 26, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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I'm looking for the shims that adjusts the caster camber on a late C-3, they are probably the same on all but where do you by these. They are on the upper control arm , any help would be greatly appreciated. Ron
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Do you mean these?
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Your GM dealer has them as well any alignment shop.
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Yes it is I looked at Wilcox this morning and could not find them ,I'll order a set ,thank you both, now if I increase the castor , is it going to screw up anything else ,I know it's not a tire wearing issue, I just want more road feel. Ron
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