Camber alignment
11-09-2010, 01:00 AM
#14
5th Gear Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 2,388
Accurate? WTD do you call "Accurate"? within spec? that's a wide range. And it IS something you CAN DEFINITELY do in your driveway.
If you want to be precise to within 1/100 of a degree, then sure, take it to an alignment shop, but make sure they know WTF they're doing, and know the exact spec you're after in terms of camber.
Generally though, if you have camber bolts or adjustable strut mounts (you'll need either for a lowered vehicle), you can get the camber within spec very easily, and even within a degree or two of where you want it, approximately, but well within spec.
Many of the idiots at alignment shops have no clue.
If you want to be precise to within 1/100 of a degree, then sure, take it to an alignment shop, but make sure they know WTF they're doing, and know the exact spec you're after in terms of camber.
Generally though, if you have camber bolts or adjustable strut mounts (you'll need either for a lowered vehicle), you can get the camber within spec very easily, and even within a degree or two of where you want it, approximately, but well within spec.
Many of the idiots at alignment shops have no clue.
11-09-2010, 09:54 AM
#15
Cut & Paste Expert
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 13,322
You guys want to wrench on your tie rods in your driveway, go for it. I'd just as soon let the machine do it because I know it's going to be a more accurate alignment. Many a shade tree / driveway mechanic thinks he's got it all figured out right up until something breaks.
The machine does not perform the work, just checks it.
You got to know how to run the machine (and most dont).
Nothings gonna break from adjusting it...
What a omron.
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