Bad Something up front?

AlbinoGorilla · Sep 6, 2011

So, this is my issue. My driver side front tire has maybe 1 or 2 degrees of negative camber. But my passenger side is way worst. The guy I bought the car from has those UPR Shark Caster camber plates and it looks like there is only two options of where you set it. They are both set in the same slot though. So i said screw it and ordered some MM plates. They should be here this week. So, i was just curious of what could be the problem? Does it sound like more of a C/C plate problem. Could it be a bad ball joint or something like that?

Mystic SVT · Sep 6, 2011

Previous owner most likely put them on but never had the car aligned. Most CC plates have two slots per bolt to go through, the entire plate itself is able to move around quite a bit to allow for camber/caster adjustment. The two slots are there so in case the adjustment is maxed out with it in one the bolts can be put through the other set of slots and more adjustment is achieved. Nothing wrong with your current setup, just most likely was never aligned.

AlbinoGorilla · Sep 6, 2011

Oh. Ok I didn't know that! That helps alot...Ill mess with it this weekend...so just loosen up them 3 bolts and I should be able to get it to adjust?

Mystic SVT · Sep 6, 2011

yes, but I would just take it to an alignment shop and have them align it to specs.

MustangChris · Sep 7, 2011

if you tinker with it yourself, jack up the front of the car. makes adjustment much easier.

also, the MM plates are bad assness. much cooler than the Unauthorized Parts Reproduction set....