2007-07-24 12:42:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Camber is adjusted with your tie rod ends. Caster is adjusted by your radius rods.
2007-07-24 13:06:31 · answer #1 · answered by Harleyheritage91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Camber is the inward (negative) or outward (positive) tilt of the tire as viewed from the top. This would be your view standing on the side of the vehicle facing one of the front tires. On vehicles where the camber can be adjusted a variety of methods are used: shims, eccentrics, elongated holes, offset ball joint stud collars and even heating and bending of the axle (which is not approved by the manufacturers) have been utilized to adjust camber. You need to research your make, model and year to determine the procedure for camber adjustment, if applicable.
2007-07-24 20:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need year make and model. If you have struts in front their is no caster or camber adjustment without buying special adjustable camber plates that perch on top of the strut towers. If you have A frames top and bottom the upper arms can be adjusted with alignment shims placed between the upper cross link and the upper frame locating ears. Caster and camber can be adjusted at this location.
2007-07-24 20:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the vehicle.
Some pick-ups (Ford) and big-rigs, the axle is bent to the proper angle.
Some vehicles use cams to position the spindle properly. Others use shims to move the control arm into position.
There are some vehicles that make no provision for camber adjustment. This is a problem when there has been a minor collision and the members have been bent.
2007-07-24 19:57:36 · answer #4 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋