Do you need rear camber kit?

Do you need rear camber kit?

When you lower the car, the camber will go out and you need a camber kit to fix it. However, I find it is not necessary to correct the camber in most cases. Most people think they need a camber kit because of a tire-wear concern. The reality is, TOE ANGLE kills tires WAY faster than camber ever will.

How much does it cost to install camber kit?

spring install should be around $100. for camber, it should be less than $50 for sure.

Do I need camber arms with lowering springs?

Once you are dropped more than an inch, chances are you will need to purchase camber kits. If you purchased a set of lowering springs it’s extremely important to get a set of aftermarket caster and camber plates. No, a camber kit is not needed if the rest of the alignment (especially toe) is zeroed.

Does lowering your car increase camber?

One of the byproducts of lowering a vehicle can be an increase in the amount of negative camber. When looking at the wheel and tire assembly, this can be identified when the top side of the wheel/tire slants inward towards the vehicle’s center.

Will lowering springs change camber?

On a lowered car, as the axle exceeds the point of being parallel to the ground at static height the camber will decreases as the suspension compresses. This is all normal for McPheason struts but a lowered car will feel much better at moderate cornering speeds but not as good at the limits.

Do you need an alignment for a camber kit?

The manufacturer was kind enough to allow for some adjustment to correct for camber differences from the factory but sometimes it isn’t enough. We always recommend getting an alignment after a suspension installation.

Do you need an alignment after a suspension installation?

We always recommend getting an alignment after a suspension installation. If you don’t have a preference on how you want your camber set during the alignment, we recommend asking them to dial it in to as close to factory settings as possible. But if you leave the alignment shop wanting more or less camber there are a few options.

Where are camber bolts located on a control arm?

The factory control arm bushings will be centered at the end of the control arm. Camber bushings will have an off-set mounting hole in the bushing and will allow for slight camber corrections. Camber bolts can’t be used on all vehicles but can be used if they work for your vehicle.

Can a camber be used on a car?

Camber bolts can’t be used on all vehicles but can be used if they work for your vehicle. They essentially will be a smaller diameter than your factory hardware but will have an off-set “lobe” that will change the lean of the hub based on the position of the lobe.

How are rear upper arms used for camber adjustment?

The design of the rear suspension with short semi horizontal upper arm and the rear offset (not centered with spindle) of the lower rear arm causing the upper arm to take the brunt of the work to control camber on two small rubber bushings. The longer the lever the more force you can control.

Can a Ford Focus be fitted with camber?

It wasn’t too bad fitting the camber bolts on the Focus. Just had to grind off that welded nut. Since then, no more premature rear tire wear. The tire shop was always stating that they aligned to Ford spec, but Ford spec was found to be too broad for the Focus. Fortunately some forum members found the sweet spot settings.

Is there a toe plate for camber adjustment?

There are many lowered Foci with lots of camber without wear issues because they all adjust there toe to be near 0. the Ford Aligment specs are always really broad, so you could be “on spec” and still eat tires. you can even check and adjust your toe in your driveway if you are frugal. search the webs for the toe-plate method. this is what i do.

Can you install camber bolts on rear tires?

Ended up installing camber bolts and set camber to -1.2 deg and toe to zero as per Focus forum and no more tire wear. Was eating rear tires every year. Expensive. Will have to keep my eyes open on the Escape. First that I have heard this here. Dealer and tire shops just kept selling me tires just like nothing was wrong. Click to expand…