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Offline Ray_Ray280

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Camber Help
« on: 11 June 2012, 02:13 »
Hello,

Just wondering what part are needed to get adjustable front and rear camber??

Thanks

Ray

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Re: Camber Help
« Reply #1 on: 11 June 2012, 08:17 »
For the fronts you can get adjustable top mounts although they anit cheap.
And the rears you get camber shims.
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Re: Camber Help
« Reply #2 on: 11 June 2012, 13:18 »
awesome is there a "how to" on fitting shims? ive also been told you can use washers is this true of not??

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Re: Camber Help
« Reply #3 on: 11 June 2012, 17:52 »
you can also fit TT wishbones but you will need the ARB, shocks and drop links too


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Re: Camber Help
« Reply #4 on: 11 June 2012, 17:58 »
To fit the shims, you got to remove the rear calliper and hub, remove the stub axel and put the shims between the rear beam and stub axel. Refit. Should take under an hour per side.

I wouldn't use washers unless you want to adjust the camber a few degrees.
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