How do you adjust camber on a tire?

Slide the tire off and set it aside. Do not loosen the camber gauge. Small metal shims are needed to do any camber adjustment. Loosen the upper control arm where it meets the shock tower. Place a 1/32 inch shim for every 1/2 degree of camber that is needed. Tighten the upper control arm and replace the tire.

How big of a shim do I need for camber adjustment?

Place a 1/32 inch shim for every 1/2 degree of camber that is needed. Tighten the upper control arm and replace the tire. Lower the car and check the camber again.

Can a camber adjustment be done in a garage?

In order to properly perform a camber adjustment, you will need to be parked on a flat surface. Performing the adjustment in a garage would be ideal, but is not necessary as long as you can find a flat area to work. Once the car is parked, make sure that the wheels are both pointing forward. If not, then the measurements will be wrong.

How is the camber gauge attached to the rim?

Once the car is parked, make sure that the wheels are both pointing forward. If not, then the measurements will be wrong. The camber gauge is an easy measuring tool to use. It has three arms that are adjustable in order to attach it to the rim.

How to adjust camber on Dodge Ram truck?

Click to expand… Yacolt, Wa. Go to the Thuren Suspension website. In the Tech section they have a page on Their Alignment and Handling. Mine is Leveled but it steers great with no wander. Tire wear is good also. Much different than Factory Spec. (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)

Place a 1/32 inch shim for every 1/2 degree of camber that is needed. Tighten the upper control arm and replace the tire. Lower the car and check the camber again.

How do you determine the right camber for a car?

Determine the right camber. Camber is the vertical angle of the wheels when looking at the car head on.

How do you adjust camber on a tire?