Rear Alignement camber keeps going negative.
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Le Mans Master
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From: South Carolina
St. Jude Donor '03 & '05
Rear Alignement camber keeps going negative.
I installed new strut rods, factory with urethane bushings, and the camber keeps getting loose and going negative, where the top of the tire goes into the fenderwell.
I torqued the alignement bolts to the correct specs, according to service manual, and even applied loctite.
Any suggestions? Strut rods are from Van Steel, and eyes for the bolts were the same size, and they didnt suggest new hardware. Thanks,
I torqued the alignement bolts to the correct specs, according to service manual, and even applied loctite.
Any suggestions? Strut rods are from Van Steel, and eyes for the bolts were the same size, and they didnt suggest new hardware. Thanks,
Melting Slicks
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From: N. Babylon NY
Steve,
My shop manuel (for a 1992) shows the torque spec @187lbft.
I know in your post you said that you torqued it to specs however, I was just wondering if you have a wrench that goes that high?
I do about 4 club events a year (time trials on road course) and I have seen them come loose on other Vettes.
On mine I change the bar with polly ends similar looking to a bar with heim joints. Adjustment is changed by turning the bar and then locking with nuts (a simple and sure locking set up).
I would re-check your torque specs.
Good luck,
Steven
My shop manuel (for a 1992) shows the torque spec @187lbft.
I know in your post you said that you torqued it to specs however, I was just wondering if you have a wrench that goes that high?
I do about 4 club events a year (time trials on road course) and I have seen them come loose on other Vettes.
On mine I change the bar with polly ends similar looking to a bar with heim joints. Adjustment is changed by turning the bar and then locking with nuts (a simple and sure locking set up).
I would re-check your torque specs.
Good luck,
Steven
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From: Kempner Texas
Originally Posted by steve40th
I installed new strut rods, factory with urethane bushings, and the camber keeps getting loose and going negative, where the top of the tire goes into the fenderwell.
I torqued the alignement bolts to the correct specs, according to service manual, and even applied loctite.
Any suggestions? Strut rods are from Van Steel, and eyes for the bolts were the same size, and they didnt suggest new hardware. Thanks,
I torqued the alignement bolts to the correct specs, according to service manual, and even applied loctite.
Any suggestions? Strut rods are from Van Steel, and eyes for the bolts were the same size, and they didnt suggest new hardware. Thanks,
Check the RoadRacing and AutoCross board for a fix. Yesterday I read some posts about the problem (did a Search looking for recommended alignment settings) and saw one about a company that makes a kit that solves the problem.
My manual shows 186# , getting that # will call for an extension on my torque wrench for more leverage.
Jake
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St. Jude Donor '03 & '05
Thanks, I used my leg for leverage and the torque wrench clicked. I am wondering, does it need a locking washer? I will go to the autocrossing section too. Thanks, Steve
