Camber setting on 87 right rear

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Oct 29, 2004 | 10:08 AM

Don in Vermont

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Camber setting on 87 right rear

Hi All,

I have a problem with the camber setting on my 87. It is wearing out the inside of the tire. The mechanic at the alignment shop said that it could cost $ 500 to get the right side to line up properly. He said that it need special shims to get everything to work right. Does anyone have in input on this as the mechanic also said that is a common problem on the C4's.

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Don

Oct 29, 2004 | 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Don in Vermont

Camber is adjustable already. Two big bushings on either side of the diff when looking in from the rear.

Have your mech give you a parts list and post it back here. We'll make sure your not screwed.

Oct 29, 2004 | 11:55 AM

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Camber is adjustable already. Two big bushings on either side of the diff when looking in from the rear.

C4 rear suspensions do not use shims for camber.

Oct 29, 2004 | 07:16 PM

JackDidley

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Don, stay away from that mechanic! Camber is easy.

Oct 30, 2004 | 06:49 AM

rons85

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C-3's were kind of a pain to adjust, C-4's are a piece of cake. If the "mechanic" you talked to doesn't know the difference you had best find a different guy!

Oct 30, 2004 | 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Don in Vermont

I have a problem with the camber setting on my 87. It is wearing out the inside of the tire. The mechanic at the alignment shop said that it could cost $ 500 to get the right side to line up properly. He said that it need special shims to get everything to work right. Does anyone have in input on this as the mechanic also said that is a common problem on the C4's.

Are you sure you have it right? Maybe he's saying it's your wheel bearing that's worn out, that may cost roughly $500 (with labour) and there is a special shim between the axle and bearing. Surely any mechanic can see how you adjust the camber on a Vette and would never say $500 for such a simple job unless parts are worn.

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