Resolved Need camber help 2g gsx

[boost97gst]

I must say in advance that i've lost interest in this car and barely drive it. Due to my back being blown out, i only built the engine and had a very reputable guy do my gst to gsx swap. He turned my gst into a gsx.
So there's the back story.

Problem is, my 18s wore out rapidly. Inner wear. Way too much neg camber. I found BNIB factory gsx 17s and jumped on em. Very happy with the look. Running 225/45s
I still have the neg camber and it's too much to ignore. From what i can see Jordan(assembler/builder) used new parts everywhere, i really pumped a lot of cash into this thing, and i can see the upper mounts in the rear are shimmed. Maybe....idk 10mm or so. New hardware.

My question is this: Should i go ahead and get longer bolts and an extra 1/4" of washers to shim these out further? I know this would work but i have one worry. If the upper spindle gets any closer to the tire i'm gonna have issues.
I assume the entire spindle/hub/wheel will move as one if i shim this further. Am i correct in that assumption?

The other alternative which i don't particularly like, is a 10mm hub spacer, and longer wheel studs AND i'd still have to shim the upper mounts. Going to try and include pics.

Sitting on Tein Basics and they're cranked all the way up in the rear. Already thought of that.
*One last option would be better coilovers. Seeing how i drive this car maybe 1 or 2k miles a year MAX i can't see dropping another grand on suspension to get a little more height in the rear.

 

[lasershark]

I assume the entire spindle/hub/wheel will move as one if i shim this further. Am i correct in that assumption?

Not honestly sure about this aspect but I did the old washer spacer trick on my 2g and clear 245/40/17 at 17x9 +35 so I would think that you "should" be fine with stockers...

 

[jakk220]

Its not the camber that kills tires. It is toe mixed with camber. What is your alignment specs? If you don't know or have not had it checked I bet you have tons of toe. It is very common for the toe adjustment to become seized on our cars.

 

[boost97gst]

Its not the camber that kills tires. It is toe mixed with camber. What is your alignment specs? If you don't know or have not had it checked I bet you have tons of toe. It is very common for the toe adjustment to become seized on our cars.

Oh i agree, toe does WAY more damage and is much harder to eyeball. In fact, you can't. Gotta be on a rack to truly check toe in/toe out.
However, the camber is truly a major issue and must be addressed first and foremost.
Do you know if the entire assembly will move as one? I have 225/45s on so there's not a ton of gap between the upper spindle(if that's what it's called?) and the inner tire. From looking at the entire assembly it appears it WILL move as an entire unit without stressing ball joints or coilover angle. I'm talking 1/4" extra spacer to get my camber in spec. I think. Possibly a hair more.

Well, it's a 30 minute job with $15 in bolts/washers. After the 30k this car has consumed, , i will test and see if it works.

But thank you for the toe advice. I am going to get it aligned and order the necessary adjustable arms if the rear toe is off.


*What kit do i have for the upper mounts? It also looks like there is an eccentric bolt for the upper arm mount. I feel silly asking, it's my own car. The bolts say 10.X grade on the head so i assume it's a decent kit. There are no washers behind it, they are solid aluminum pieces, possibly 10mm deep. I just wrote checks and ordered what jordan told me to hahha. This was 2 years ago, mind you

 

[boost97gst]

Not honestly sure about this aspect but I did the old washer spacer trick on my 2g and clear 245/40/17 at 17x9 +35 so I would think that you "should" be fine with stockers...

17X9? Very nice. With that +35 you probably didn't have to worry about clearance issues, just camber, as you said. These stockers aren't my ideal size but god, BRAND NEW? SEALED? i had to buy em!
If only they were around a 40 offset. Would more easily accommodate a 225/45 with more room from tire to spindle.
My 18s? They look great and ride on rails. have no clue of the brand, came with the car when i bought it 5 years ago. The offset must be around 35 though. They measure at 8.5"

Do you have pics of your wheels/car? I'd love to see em.
Thank you

 

[lasershark]

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Got a little picture happy when the wheels fit perfect when I first got them
(That verticle shot was from my samsung s6 zoomed in from about 50' from my upstairs windows, hence the quality)

 

[jakk220]

It should all move as one unit. If it didn't then you wouldn't get any positive camber out of adding washers.

 

[boost97gst]

Thank you. After checking multiple times i thought as much. Cool. Well, i'll get to fastenal and get longer bolts and some washers.
THEN she goes on the rack for much needed front end alignment and i'll have them do the toe check on rear. Once i have the numbers i'll work off that.

Have a great weekend, fellas.

 

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Got a little picture happy when the wheels fit perfect when I first got them
(That verticle shot was from my samsung s6 zoomed in from about 50' from my upstairs windows, hence the quality)

Damn.........i might have to pick up a FOURTH set of wheels and tires! ahaha. This money pit of a car.
Yea, i asked you but i really never go on the site so i forgot i can look at your profile.
How much the wheels cost ya? Due to the offset you didn't need a spacer, right? I like how they just barely pop out past the fender. That's mean mofo.

 

[lasershark]

AHha thanks, I think they were like 5 or $600 shipped can't really remember as I bought way too many parts at once when I was putting the 2g together. No spacers or anything, fits just perfect! Did need to get some hubcentric rings though for the center bore.

 

[boost97gst]

It worked like a charm. Looks like it was shimmed 10mm with the kit. I added 5mm and it's damn near 0* now. Sitting perfectly.
Off to a shop to get alignment done. My rear toe adjustments are new so they should be able to use the eccentric bolt on the rear arm to pull the toe in just a C hair..........if it's even out, that is.

 

[lasershark]

Nice! glad it worked out for you.