Negative Cambor (camber)???
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Instructor
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From: Alpine Texas
I'll take another picture that shows it better and post it. I don't know how much camber there is, have gotten differing opinions on whether it looks cool, or if it is harmful. I didn't think alignment was what would fix it. I thought it was a more expensive repair than that. I will repost. Thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: Midland Ontario
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For our cars, the daily driver normal street use camber spec is 0* +/- .5*. Therefore your rear wheel should be almost vertical. Get a 4 wheel alignment done to see if components are still in spec.
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Instructor
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From: Alpine Texas
Hope this shows it the way that I can see it. Just trying to get opinions on it. If there is camber how much is too much and is it mainly tire wear unevenly that is a problem or are there other problems associated with it? Thanks guys!
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Instructor
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From: Alpine Texas
Thanks Brian, mine sure don't look vertical to me. I think they splay out pretty obviously, but it doesn't look like it to me in these pics I've taken. My husband thinks this above pic does show it. Thanks for any help with this.
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Easy way to check it is go get a cheap level made of plastic or aluminum. Cut it the right length so it will fit flush on your wheel and check to see if it's vertical. If you have to pull the top of the level out away from the wheel to make it level, then it's negative. A 1/8" gap at the top iirc is -.5 deg.
Melting Slicks
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From: Midland Ontario
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The rear strut rods that adjust camber are moved by an elliptical washer up near the differential. If you have bushings that need replacing on the rods, a lot of guys opt for adjustable strut rods through a vendor. I recommend heim jointed rods.
Drifting
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From: Garland Texas
You have excessive camber. An alignment won't fix this. 1979 was the worst year for stub axle wear. Read this thread, it will explain a lot.
Mike
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...haft-play.html
Mike
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...haft-play.html