camber issues on 91 GT 5.0
Was wondering if anyone out there has any insights about how to correct camber (toe in) problems on a 91 GT 5.0. The car is lowered and the front has way too much camber and the tires are gettin worn out fast. How can I correct this issue without raising the car back up.
The strut towers don't look adjustable like other cars I've seen. I did notice there is one pop rivit on each tower that if possibly removed you could get a very tiny bit of adjustment. Any help appreciated.
Thanks
The strut towers don't look adjustable like other cars I've seen. I did notice there is one pop rivit on each tower that if possibly removed you could get a very tiny bit of adjustment. Any help appreciated.
Thanks
2CLN4U,
You may be confusing yourself...
Toe-in is not exactly the same as camber. Toe (in/out) refers to the amount the tires are pointed towards/away from the center of the car. Camber is the angle the front tires make compared to vertical across the face of the rim (top of tire leaning in/out from vertical).
You can get the toe (in/out) problem fixed with an alignment. A good setting is 1/16" total toe-in for the street.
If the camber needs adjusting, you'll likely need some caster-camber plates. I suggest those from Max. Motorsports www.maximummotorsports.com These will allow you to have better control of your front suspension. If you get these, adjust the caster to (+) 5-7 deg and camber to (-) 1.25 deg (equal on both sides). Your handling will be much improved. Check with the tech dept. at Max. Motorsports if you want to be sure.
Joe
You may be confusing yourself...
Toe-in is not exactly the same as camber. Toe (in/out) refers to the amount the tires are pointed towards/away from the center of the car. Camber is the angle the front tires make compared to vertical across the face of the rim (top of tire leaning in/out from vertical).
You can get the toe (in/out) problem fixed with an alignment. A good setting is 1/16" total toe-in for the street.
If the camber needs adjusting, you'll likely need some caster-camber plates. I suggest those from Max. Motorsports www.maximummotorsports.com These will allow you to have better control of your front suspension. If you get these, adjust the caster to (+) 5-7 deg and camber to (-) 1.25 deg (equal on both sides). Your handling will be much improved. Check with the tech dept. at Max. Motorsports if you want to be sure.
Joe
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