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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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AZ Negative Camber on Suspension

Im really new with all this, and im trying to learn as much as possible.
I was reading thru various threads here and i read that i could adjust the camber with the stock suspension. Is that right i would like to get some negative on my rear wheels and would like to know how to do it myself.
I know most of you guys are pretty experienced with all this and i hope you could show me how.

I really appreciate your help guys
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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you dont do it yourself. don't be cheap. go to an alignment shop and have them do it.

your car will drive like **** if you try to do it yourself.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Oh ok.
Its not that im cheap or trying to be, its just that i thought i could do it myself... like i said, im just trying to learn and do stuff myself (if its possible) thats about it, but thanks for the reply tho
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Ignore-thought it was a 2nd gen.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by chepopain
I know most of you guys are pretty experienced with all this and i hope you could show me how.
Download the Factory Service Manual (FSM):

http://www.wrex-racing.com/web/fd/info.htm#Docs

It has a suspension section which explains how to align the car.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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if you do that ^^ you will need the home alignment kit... I did it once with a tape measure/level and it was the best I could do and still didn't feel as good as a proper alignment done by a shop.

And alignment is what... $75 max? I pay $50 cash for mine since I have them done so often...
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
Download the Factory Service Manual (FSM):

http://www.wrex-racing.com/web/fd/info.htm#Docs

It has a suspension section which explains how to align the car.
Nice thank you very much for that link.


Originally Posted by bc_fd3s
if you do that ^^ you will need the home alignment kit... I did it once with a tape measure/level and it was the best I could do and still didn't feel as good as a proper alignment done by a shop.

And alignment is what... $75 max? I pay $50 cash for mine since I have them done so often...
Honestly, i have no idea how much it could be lol, because ive always taken my other vehicle to the dealer and its been free... but that its not a bad price at all, ill go and ask around tomorrow
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Check with Firestone. They use to offer lifetime alignments. I tried to do that several years ago since I change my alignment for track events, but they refused my car.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
Check with Firestone. They use to offer lifetime alignments. I tried to do that several years ago since I change my alignment for track events, but they refused my car.
Did they? how come?
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Many corporate type places won't align your car outside of factory spec for insurance reasons.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Many corporate type places won't align your car outside of factory spec for insurance reasons.
ooouuuu i see, thats kinda gay tho lol...
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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adjustable A-arms

set adjustable A-arms fit tube frame car?
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