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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 03:27 AM
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i have an 89 hatchback dx. i did the rear disk swap, put new tokiko shocks, and replaced most the bushings with urethane bushings. got new tires, then went to a shope to have it aligned. obviously the car is gonna be outta whack. but my front left is the worst with positive camber, while the right front has the same amount but negative. they are just over 1 degree each. im running stock springs also so its not lowered.

my first question is how does a civic end up with possitive camber in the first place. and how do i fix it cuz i cant find a kit to allow neg. camber from stock. never thought anyone would need it.
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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Default Re: positive camber? (bugster)

What control arms did you use? Are you sure all the bushing were put back in properly?
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Yeah same prob here!
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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im using stock control arms. and yeah bushings in right. they were just the anchor bushings for the upper arm.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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It is possible that the upper control arms might be switched left-to-right?

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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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no they never came off the knuckle. is that even possible? i just read a thread about some adj. upper arms with sliding balljoints. i was wondering if anyone knows if they can be adj. for more neg. than stock camber?
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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Default Re: positive camber? (bugster)

stock springs can sag over time, along with rotted bushings that dont help it could be the problem but I still think its within specs. It wont affect handling just make sure your toe is dead on
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