Rear suspension ????????
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Rear suspension ????????
My rear tires are cambered in at the top a little (I know this is common with Corvette rear suspension) but I think it is a little excessive. I know my rear suspensions bushing need to be changed (actually it needs a complete rebuild someday soon) but I want to take some of the camber out. I've checked all my books for dimensions and how to do it, I want to ask the people who have done it and get the tricks a secrets from the best group of Corvette people on the planet. smooch smooch :lol: . Please give me some insite and wisdom. My suspension is completely stock so I am stuck with the cam bolt for adjustments.
Thanks
John
Thanks
John
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Re: Rear suspension ???????? (theandies)
The link should be http://www.bokonon.net/corvettefaq/
No big challange to adjust the camber. Just do not expect to get it right the first time. It will help if you have a bubble level, as is used in building houses, and a piece of wood that you can cut to length to fit flush to your rim. You will have to drive the car a bit between adjustments to level the suspension out.
No big challange to adjust the camber. Just do not expect to get it right the first time. It will help if you have a bubble level, as is used in building houses, and a piece of wood that you can cut to length to fit flush to your rim. You will have to drive the car a bit between adjustments to level the suspension out.
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Re: Rear suspension ???????? (1979toy)
You will have to drive the car a bit between adjustments to level the suspension out.
John
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Re: Rear suspension ???????? (theandies)
With the adjustable cam is very hard to keep a good camber once it is set. I went to the adjustable strut rods and am very happy. Best mod you can do IMO.
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Re: Rear suspension ???????? (theandies)
Not really... but I would like to know how you make out! I have a bubble level but that's about it.
I couldn't find the write-up.. Anyone have a specific URL they could post.. :cheers:
OK.. I found it.. Does anyone have any pictures of this home made tool?
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I couldn't find the write-up.. Anyone have a specific URL they could post.. :cheers:
OK.. I found it.. Does anyone have any pictures of this home made tool?
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Re: Rear suspension ???????? (FeedVaal)
With the adjustable cam is very hard to keep a good camber once it is set. I went to the adjustable strut rods and am very happy. Best mod you can do IMO.
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Re: Rear suspension ???????? (Alwyn678)
I have seen three types of adjustable strut rods available in the Mid-America Designs catalog. They have the stock non-adjustable rod version (adjustments made with stock-type cam system), an adjustable rod with urethane bushings version, and the heavy duty adjustable rod with ball type heim joints version. They are priced at about $100, $130, and $180 respectively. The adjustable rod versions do away with the cam system and instead rely upon turning the rod with a wrench for positive/negative camber adjustments. I'm thinkig about getting the heim joint versions later this summer. Mid America Designs Site----www.madvet.com
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Re: Rear suspension ???????? (vicrattlehead)
I am getting the adjustable rods when I do my complete rebuild in the future but what I am looking for in this post is do you jack the car up and then jack the spring? Do you do it on the ground? See where I am asking. I guess I should have ask these question in the original post..sorry guys/gals.
Thanks for all the responces to date and please keep'em coming.
John
Thanks for all the responces to date and please keep'em coming.
John
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Re: Rear suspension ???????? (theandies)
To adjust the stock cams, it's helpfull to have weight off but maintain ride height. So with weight on car, measure distance between trailing arm and frame and insert a shim between those two points before jacking.
I've used 1/2 drive sockets and gotten close but you may have to make something.
I've used 1/2 drive sockets and gotten close but you may have to make something.
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Re: Rear suspension ???????? (FeedVaal)
To adjust the stock cams, it's helpfull to have weight off but maintain ride height. So with weight on car, measure distance between trailing arm and frame and insert a shim between those two points before jacking.
I've used 1/2 drive sockets and gotten close but you may have to make something.
I've used 1/2 drive sockets and gotten close but you may have to make something.
Thanks
John
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