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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 09:40 AM
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Is there a reason you didn't put that adjuster back on right while you were at it?
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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by revitup
Is there a reason you didn't put that adjuster back on right while you were at it?
what adjuster? You got me nervous now..
both adjusters are in place left and right , one of them had the bolt assembled backwards to the graduations were on backwards...
they are welded or fused to bolt you cannot flip it..pretty bad qc...i painted them on..


I put them both back..drivers side did have graduations correct..this is before changing

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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 10:59 AM
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Leigh is correct about the rubber bushing and this is the reason the poly does and will not last in this application.......
The solid heim joint end strut rods actually swivel in their sock so this does away with all that deflection......but you have done the job so just go drive and enjoy but I do recommend you get a 4 wheel alignment.

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Old Feb 9, 2020 | 01:44 PM
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Yup, i will watch them, part of my decision as well was the replacement rubber ones have an outside metal ring further reducing the rubber content and less forgiving than original, as originally they were formed inside the rod.
should i get 4 wheel even if i can do my own 0 pos neg with a level after driving?
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Originally Posted by interpon
Yup, i will watch them, part of my decision as well was the replacement rubber ones have an outside metal ring further reducing the rubber content and less forgiving than original, as originally they were formed inside the rod.
should i get 4 wheel even if i can do my own 0 pos neg with a level after driving?
Yes....it will ensure proper toe-in/out....which is a critical aspect of these cars going down the road and not “feeling funny”.....it will also make the car go straight when spinning the tires....

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Old Feb 10, 2020 | 07:30 PM
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Dry weather salt washed off road..test drive nice and tight no more squeaks! Feels good, do not notice any harshness feels smooth..
so help me with my camber method and math after reading tons of posts on setting camber..
i set my struts to exactly where they were pre bushing replacement.
i lined up my self leveling laser and measured top and bottom of wheel.
measured many times and it appears i am 1/4 inch out on top compared to bottom which means i am 1 degree positive and need to be at 0 or slightly neg i am hearing.
measured with my 220 pounds in drivers seat and very little difference maybe 1/32..
anyone know what each graduation is on oem cam bolt?

thanks!


What does one mark equal too? And anyone know what direction?

About quarter inch after 10 mile drive

Tried to line up even as i could..if it matters
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Old Feb 10, 2020 | 08:15 PM
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Bolt is all the way to inside of car. I would rotate it til the bolt head is straight down. Might tilt out the bottom 1/4" or might be too much.

I don't know if the marks have any meaning besides just being a reference point.

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