Alignment problems since lowerd
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Alignment problems since lowerd
I have installed coilovers and have the car lowerd to where I want it. I took it to the alignment shop and they said there was not enough adjustment to align it. I guess the upper a-arms are not long enough now that it sits low. What have some of you done to fix this? I saw at oreilly a moog part that offsets the way the a-arm mounts. Anyone done this? Or is there longer or more adjustable upper a-arms that could be used? Thanks!
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Camber Left -1.4 Right -1.2
Caster Left 4.1 Right 3.1
Toe Left .19 Right -.51 I have Adjusted this side toe a little so it may be different now..
Rear Camber Left -1.5 Right -1.6
Rear Toe Left -0.17 Right -0.34
Caster Left 4.1 Right 3.1
Toe Left .19 Right -.51 I have Adjusted this side toe a little so it may be different now..
Rear Camber Left -1.5 Right -1.6
Rear Toe Left -0.17 Right -0.34
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You could reduce the caster a little in order to lose some negative camber. I think the simple solution is to add a spreader bar. With that you can dial out some camber. What is the condition of your suspension bushings? If they are old and tired then replacing them would be the first place to start.
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http://www.spcperformance.com/PROD_D...CLECORVC3.html
with these a-arms you could plrobably get a lot more adjustment since it doesn't rely on the bolts/shims
with these a-arms you could plrobably get a lot more adjustment since it doesn't rely on the bolts/shims
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http://www.spcperformance.com/PROD_D...CLECORVC3.html
with these a-arms you could plrobably get a lot more adjustment since it doesn't rely on the bolts/shims
with these a-arms you could plrobably get a lot more adjustment since it doesn't rely on the bolts/shims
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Van Steel and VBP make the anti-bumpsteer blocks your thinking of.
My VBP ones required me to drill out the tapered holes for the tie-rod, but this can be done on a drill press. They use two 5/8" bolts to attach to the spindle arm, which is detachable from the spindle by the way.
I have heard there are some that only use 1/2" bolts and don't require driling of the spindle arm, but I'm not sure makes them.
