I had some really nice 17 inch Volk rims on my '88 Vert and when I went to get an alignment I was told by the shop that my Chamber was off and could not be adjusted. As a result the Z rated 235's I had on the back went bald on the inner third of the tire and I had to sell those sweet rims and go back to stock sizes.

Is it true that the Chamber can't be adjusted on the 2nd Gens once they are off?

 

On a stock FC the only alignment number that can be adjusted is toe. To gain camber adjustability in the rear you need to either replace the subframe link with an adjustable one (available from Racing Beat, Mazdatrix, etc), or replace the semi trailing arm inner links (Mazdatrix, AWR, etc). The cheaper option is the subframe link, but the semi trailing arm links give you the ability to adjust each wheel individually. For the front, to gain camber and caster adjustability you need to get camber/caster plates, which might not work on stock type springs, and if they do, then there's limited adjustability due to the size of the spring. There are also so called "cras bolts" or "eccentric bolts" to adjust front camber, but they're prone to slipping, and only work in the front.

The cheapest source of the rear adjuster that I've found is here: http://www.flatout-motorsports.com/c...products_id/51

 

Good link, I have also heard that Ground control sells rear camber adjusters for 100 bucks but not many people know about it.

 

The "lateral" camber adjuster, or the individual camber links? I am considering Mazdatrix's individual links once the car gets driving.

 

Thanks for the information. I will check those companies out.

 

http://www.ground-control-store.com/...p/II=156/CA=87

Even cheaper, but the one from Flatout is adjustable on the car, whereas I'd be willing to bet that the ground control one has to be removed, like the cheaper Mazdatrix and the Racing Beat one.

The independant links aren't the best solution though IMHO, because they put extra pressure on the bushings, cocking them slightly sideways, increasing stiction in the rear suspension, which is bad. They'll also only work with the stock, soft rubber bushings, or some fancy and expensive bearings from places like Flatout or AWR. I'd only use them to even out uneven camber side to side, besides, they're more expensive.