Gusthebus Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I recently finished the install of front and rear lift spacers and new moog springs. when replacing the strut springs i noticed that the upper spring plate was out of alignment. The notch was the rear of the vehicle on both sides. I corrected this on re-installation. After completing the 2.5" front lift i now have a bit of camber misalignment. I expected as much with the lift; my concern is if the upper spring plate on the strut twas in the wrong position, would that cause any potential issues with the strut that would coincide with or compound the camber issue? I know I'll need to get a set of camber bolts to address the problem. Are there any specific manufacturers/sellers that i should look for? Or stay away from? I'll be taking the pathy to a local tire shop for the alignment( $60...is that a typical price for other areas of the NPORA world?). They're good, but i fear the old timers in there might be a little confused by the "drastic modifications" I've done adding the lift spacers and camber bolts. Is there anything specific to adding camber bolts to R50 that doesn't come with camber adjustment? Seems like anybody with enough knowledge to successfully align the tires should be capable of making these adjustments. Any help or guidance is much appreciated!!! Not the best photo...camber is noticable to the eye but I have no idea what is an acceptable level and what isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I have been using the ingalls one (81260) since 2009 now and they have been great. It's funny when you talk about the old timer... I think you will have more chance of having a good alignment with an <old timer> that have probably seen camber bolts then a new guy out of school.. Just my 2 cents... Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gusthebus Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 I agree 100% about the old timer...thats why he gets my business and not the wet behind the ears kids at most of chain shops. Thanks for the heads up on the part numbers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XPLORx4 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 FWIW, it's pretty straightforward to install the camber bolts yourself. They basically only go in facing one way or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleFR Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1.75 degrees maxed should be dang close to proper camber. I put mine in top hole. And shop barely adjusted them. The strut plate must be facing properly. I made this mistake after my lift on one side, it was all jacked up. Easy time consuming fix though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johann_peralta Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Advanced AutoParts sells camber bolts for about 4-5$. used them for over a year now with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmutante Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I have been using the ingalls one (81260) since 2009 now and they have been great. Same here.... Ingalls camber bolts, with 35mm coil lift and 265/70r16 tires... They work great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gusthebus Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Installation seems straight forward enough, but how do you adjust the camber? Is it just trial and error until its plumb or do i need to make specific measurements? Anybody have pics of them installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 This is a graphic that I used before to explain how the camber bolts work... But I would still go to an alignment shop so they can dial the camber bolts to bring your camber to specs... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gusthebus Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Awesome! Thanks a lot fellas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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