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Old Sep 23, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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my dad needs suspension help

my dad has a 87 rx7 n/a and wanted me to get on here and ask a question for him since he doesnt have an account.

they way he described it to me is it sounds like he has a camber problem in the rear tires, (top pointing inward). he has the stock springs, and new stock shocks. is there any adjustment or something to fix this besides a camber kit?

the suspension is not electric if that helps, i know some models came with that. im not very fimilar with 2nd gens.. more first gens for me
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Old Sep 23, 2002 | 06:51 PM
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the stock springs are probably too saged. I bet the car is an inch lower right now then when brand new ... which is increasing the camber. FYI stock is -1 so you can see the tires tilt abit even when stock.


there is no way to adjust it without buying that camber rod.
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Old Sep 23, 2002 | 06:55 PM
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do you know how?

he said it looks at about 3-4 degrees.. not sure about negatives or not.. top inward 3-4 degrees

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Old Sep 23, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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tops pointing inward would be negative. Have an alignment shop check the camber, but Scott's right, without the adjustable rod, you can't change it. Stock springs have a tendancy to sag over time, and they are ~15 years old now.

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