Camber problem
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Camber problem
Although not strictly a wheel/tyres question does anyone have a picture of how the camber bolt is inserted in their suspension?
I've now gone through two front left tyres as the outedge has worn down significantly, and I'm not buying any more rubber, the lastest tyre has only done 2k!
I've now gone through two front left tyres as the outedge has worn down significantly, and I'm not buying any more rubber, the lastest tyre has only done 2k!
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Re: Camber problem
I just used a big set square and trial and errored mine.
Park it on a flat yard. Put the square up against the face of the wheel, see how far it's out, then whip the wheel off, mark where the camber was, undo the camber bolt, adjust, stick it back together and try again.
If you're still not sure, take iot to a tyre place that does a free check and they'll tell you exactly how far out it is.
Park it on a flat yard. Put the square up against the face of the wheel, see how far it's out, then whip the wheel off, mark where the camber was, undo the camber bolt, adjust, stick it back together and try again.
If you're still not sure, take iot to a tyre place that does a free check and they'll tell you exactly how far out it is.
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Re: Camber problem
the most common cause of a tyre wearing on the outside edge would be too much toe in.Austin wrote:I've now gone through two front left tyres as the outedge has worn down significantly
however, if you're wanting to have a crack at adjusting your camber correctly: http://www.bennetts.com/steering-suspen ... 658694.php
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Re: Camber problem
Hi thanks, but linky is incomplete!Nate wrote:the most common cause of a tyre wearing on the outside edge would be too much toe in.Austin wrote:I've now gone through two front left tyres as the outedge has worn down significantly
however, if you're wanting to have a crack at adjusting your camber correctly: http://www.bennetts.com/steering-suspen ... 658694.php
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Re: Camber problem
Think this may be the link that Nate was looking for (slip of the mouse somewhere).
http://www.bennetts.com/steering-suspen ... 658694.php
Worth a look if you want to do the job yourself.
http://www.bennetts.com/steering-suspen ... 658694.php
Worth a look if you want to do the job yourself.
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Re: Camber problem
I've never figured out how they work, if you've got the wheel off, the suspension must be unloaded, so how's that a fair reading?
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Re: Camber problem
no idea what happened to that link i posted, but yes that's the page i meant. no idea how to use them, as i never have, but i imagine they'd come with distructions
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Re: Camber problem
Best thing is go to a proper tire place that sets up tracking properly!
...should have 0.5 degrees toe out and 0.5 degree positive caster (tops in) as far as I know.
...should have 0.5 degrees toe out and 0.5 degree positive caster (tops in) as far as I know.
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Re: Camber problem
did you mean caster? +ve caster would be "tops back" (wheel in front of the pivot axis) and +ve camber is "tops in"Jay4424 wrote:B 0.5 degree positive caster (tops in)
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Re: Camber problem
Nate wrote:did you mean caster? +ve caster would be "tops back" (wheel in front of the pivot axis) and +ve camber is "tops in"Jay4424 wrote:B 0.5 degree positive caster (tops in)
yeah summit like that
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Re: Camber problem
Do you mean a picture of how the eccentric bolt and washer looks when it is inserted through the strut?Austin wrote:Although not strictly a wheel/tyres question does anyone have a picture of how the camber bolt is inserted in their suspension?
I would imagine you use it to measure the angle/position of the wheel, before you disturb any of the strut mounting/fixing bolts, so you can put a strut back in the same position as before you took it off.steve wrote:I've never figured out how they work, if you've got the wheel off, the suspension must be unloaded, so how's that a fair reading?
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Re: Camber problem
The magnetic camber gauge is very good, but a pain to use - you really need to measure the hub centre and ride height, then replicate both with the wheel off (I jacked under the outside edge of the hub) Jacking under the balljoint (or suspension arm) gives the suspension more leverage, so increases the ride height, so any measurement taken will be wrong. The other trick would be to either use spokey wheels, or bore a big hole in an old steelie so you can stick the gauge on through the wheel. Just a thought.
What I do:
http://outramstrings.moonfruit.com
http://outramstrings.moonfruit.com
Re: Camber problem
Are you running standard suspension? Mines not (lowered) and it throws out everything.
Much tinkering later, and its still out, but not as much! As these chaps have said, its well worth getting it setup properly.
Not trying to hi-jack but... my cambers as far out adjusted as it can be, and my tyre is only about 10mm from my coilies... is there any method of adjusting it further without getting wheel spacers etc? not too keen on them.
Much tinkering later, and its still out, but not as much! As these chaps have said, its well worth getting it setup properly.
Not trying to hi-jack but... my cambers as far out adjusted as it can be, and my tyre is only about 10mm from my coilies... is there any method of adjusting it further without getting wheel spacers etc? not too keen on them.
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Re: Camber problem
10mm should be plenty of clearance, i'd have thought. are you having problems with it fouling?Beddo88 wrote: my cambers as far out adjusted as it can be, and my tyre is only about 10mm from my coilies... is there any method of adjusting it further without getting wheel spacers etc? not too keen on them.