Would camber kits aid in the destruction of axles?
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Would camber kits aid in the destruction of axles?
I just got my camber kit installed and my car aligned at west end alignment. Very good shop/person by the way. Anyway, since my car is lowered (1.8") and the camber kit pushes the wheels farther out, would the axles get affected in any bad way? I know they're supposed to conform to the position of the wheel but i just wanna know if there are any long/short term effects this might cause.
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Re: Would camber kits aid in the destruction of axles? (jonsteR)
I've destroyed many axles due to camber kits. pulls the inboard joint apart.
What camber did you have to require kits?
You can have up to -2 degrees or so and still have perfectly normal tire wear
I recommend you remove the kits and have a GOOD alignment shop align the car.
What camber did you have to require kits?
You can have up to -2 degrees or so and still have perfectly normal tire wear
I recommend you remove the kits and have a GOOD alignment shop align the car.
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Re: Would camber kits aid in the destruction of axles? (sgT)
I have like 1.8 degrees at most i think on the drivers side and the other one less.
Well, thats why i got the camber kit, to align my car, without it, it's just the toe that can be adjusted.
anyone else?
I recommend you remove the kits and have a GOOD alignment shop align the car.
anyone else?
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Re: Would camber kits aid in the destruction of axles? (jonsteR)
thats not enough camber to worry about.
A good alignment shop can adjust toe properly since its TOE that causes tire
wear and NOT CAMBER.
Save yourself some hassle and remove the camber kits.
A good alignment shop can adjust toe properly since its TOE that causes tire
wear and NOT CAMBER.
Save yourself some hassle and remove the camber kits.
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Re: Would camber kits aid in the destruction of axles? (sgT)
Ok, one more Q. Since i got the camber kit there already, would it be better to just set it to negative so that at least, both front wheels have the same negative camber instead of one having more than the other (w/o camber kit). Thanks
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Re: Would camber kits aid in the destruction of axles? (jonsteR)
I would have them measure the alignment with you in the driver's seat. Your bodyweight will affect the ride height and therefore camber and toe settings. And then have them adjust the camber and toe on both sides to match while you are sitting in the seat.
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Re: Would camber kits aid in the destruction of axles? (sgT)
I've destroyed many axles due to camber kits. pulls the inboard joint apart.
What camber did you have to require kits?
You can have up to -2 degrees or so and still have perfectly normal tire wear
I recommend you remove the kits and have a GOOD alignment shop align the car.
What camber did you have to require kits?
You can have up to -2 degrees or so and still have perfectly normal tire wear
I recommend you remove the kits and have a GOOD alignment shop align the car.
my car is dropped about 1.75"F/1.5"R. The negative camber is clearly visible to the normal eye. The insides of the tires are clearly showing signs of wear.. and fast. would that be attributed to the neg. camber along with the bad toe? if i retain some neg. camber with my camber kit it'll still be okay?
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