Camber issue

KTP · 21-01-2008, 18:10

as i previously posted i hit a kerb and bent a few things...

had the new parts fitted which were a new wishbone, balljoint and tracking arm.
the only problem is the camber is off now so its running on the edge of the tyre, nothing else looked bent and i'm not sure how i can check it all. i done a search on camber adjustment and seemingly this cant be done?

i'm a bit stuck for ideas.

ric04vrs · 21-01-2008, 19:52

you need to get a full 4 way alignment check , to determine exactly what is bent

i suspect from looking at your pictures that the shock adsorber and/or knuckle are bent , it took quite a hit to fold the wishbone up that far

skudmissile · 21-01-2008, 20:48

or the subframe could have been pushed out of line?

rum4mo · 21-01-2008, 21:34

A trip to Chathams, or to save some money Star Performance seem to be your two alternatives - plenty scope for adjustment - but that final statement only applies if nothing else is bent. If you park on the level and view the car from the front - wheels straight ahead, you should be able to see if one side has too much -ve camber and the other none or slightly +ve camber - this will not sort anything but at least you will see what the problem is. Also check the toe - should look parallel or slightly toe out - but in any case as ric04vrs said "you need a full four wheel alignment done".

stevenh · 22-01-2008, 20:24

CLCM in Sighthill Ind Estate without a doubt mate

21-01-2008, 18:10	#1
KTP eeeeeeeeevil. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 25 Thanked 48 Times in 45 Posts	Camber issue as i previously posted i hit a kerb and bent a few things... had the new parts fitted which were a new wishbone, balljoint and tracking arm. the only problem is the camber is off now so its running on the edge of the tyre, nothing else looked bent and i'm not sure how i can check it all. i done a search on camber adjustment and seemingly this cant be done? i'm a bit stuck for ideas. __________________

21-01-2008, 19:52	#2
ric04vrs I parked up 1st Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: not near enough to the Ring Posts: 6,102 Thanks: 29 Thanked 177 Times in 172 Posts	Re: Camber issue you need to get a full 4 way alignment check , to determine exactly what is bent i suspect from looking at your pictures that the shock adsorber and/or knuckle are bent , it took quite a hit to fold the wishbone up that far __________________ not so bored now

21-01-2008, 20:48	#3
skudmissile Moving Stables Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,184 Thanks: 418 Thanked 181 Times in 163 Posts	Re: Camber issue or the subframe could have been pushed out of line? __________________ Bored of the volvo already

21-01-2008, 21:34	#4
rum4mo Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 667 Thanks: 1 Thanked 50 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Camber issue A trip to Chathams, or to save some money Star Performance seem to be your two alternatives - plenty scope for adjustment - but that final statement only applies if nothing else is bent. If you park on the level and view the car from the front - wheels straight ahead, you should be able to see if one side has too much -ve camber and the other none or slightly +ve camber - this will not sort anything but at least you will see what the problem is. Also check the toe - should look parallel or slightly toe out - but in any case as ric04vrs said "you need a full four wheel alignment done".

22-01-2008, 20:24	#5
stevenh Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Location, Location Posts: 1,056 Thanks: 27 Thanked 33 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Camber issue CLCM in Sighthill Ind Estate without a doubt mate __________________

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