Adjust Camber?

[brandonwh64]

Ok i just got my suspension done and i went to go have the car aligned and they aligned the toe then came and told me i would have to order special parts to adjust the camber. Is this true and if so what parts do i have to order?

Tried posting this in handling tech but im still a new member status

 

[99BoostedRS]

STM: REAR CAMBER KIT 2G DSM (95-99)

STM: SPC ADJUSTABLE BALLJOINT / FRONT CAMBER KIT | 67170

 

[brandonwh64]

STM: REAR CAMBER KIT 2G DSM (95-99)

STM: SPC ADJUSTABLE BALLJOINT / FRONT CAMBER KIT | 67170

Wow that pretty expensive. is there any alternative/lower priced hardware i could buy?

 

[Locke]

You can make your own rear kit with large washers and longer bolts. If the drop is moderate, then you'll be fine with the bit of negative camber up front. You'll want to get an alignment again after installing the rear camber kit.

Search for "DIY rear camber"

 

[96WhiteTSi]

What about pillow balls?? do you still need a camber kit with those ?

 

[brandonwh64]

You can make your own rear kit with large washers and longer bolts. If the drop is moderate, then you'll be fine with the bit of negative camber up front. You'll want to get an alignment again after installing the rear camber kit.

Search for "DIY rear camber"

I really only need the front, its stock ride hight

 

[Locke]

What about pillow balls?? do you still need a camber kit with those ?

Pillowball shock mounts on a 2g only act to firmly mount the shock to the chassis, and take the place of the upper bushing in the hat. Camber cannot be adjusted on a 2g at the hat, like would be possible on vehicles with McPherson struts such as the 1g. 2g's use multilink suspension at all four corners.

Adjusting front camber on 2g's must be done by changing the length of the UCA, such as by offset bushings or adjustable balljoint.

I really only need the front, its stock ride hight

If it is stock ride height you should not need to adjust the camber. If your camber is out of whack, you need to inspect for worn or damaged suspension components to discover why the camber is out in the first place.

Using too wide of a tire will add to negative camber, as will worn out UCA bushings, bent UCA, severely failing balljoints, bad wheel bearing, &c...

 

[brandonwh64]

Pillowball shock mounts on a 2g only act to firmly mount the shock to the chassis, and take the place of the upper bushing in the hat. Camber cannot be adjusted on a 2g at the hat, like would be possible on vehicles with McPherson struts such as the 1g. 2g's use multilink suspension at all four corners.

Adjusting front camber on 2g's must be done by changing the length of the UCA, such as my offset bushings or adjustable balljoint.



If it is stock ride height you should not need to adjust the camber. If your camber is out of whack, you need to inspect for worn or damaged suspension components to discover why the camber is out in the first place.

Using too wide of a tire will add to negative camber, as will worn out UCA bushings, bent UCA, severely failing balljoints, bad wheel bearing, &c...

thanks locke! I just replaced almost all old parts with new ones below. only thing i didnt change was the upper control arms (camber)

2 Lower Control Arms 2-K90265 RL.
2 Lower Control Arms 1-k80577 R and 1-k80576 L.
2-K80564 Sway Bar Links.
2-EV350 Inner Tie Rod Ends.
2-ES2347RL Outer Tie Rod Ends.

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Ok ive looked around and most simple kits are just a longer bolt with alot of washers? can i go to ace hardware and build a kit similar to the ones out there and just add washers behind the 4 bolts on each side to lean the top of the tire out?

*EDIT*

ORDERED THIS KIT

Mitsubishi Eclipse Talon 95 96 97 98 99 F&R Camber Kit - eBay (item 160560275488 end time Apr-15-11 20:33:12 PDT)