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Negative camber - Cameron UK - 22:nd-Jul-2014 As u all will know, my car is a cat d write off, the only problem with it is that it's got negative camber which can't be adjusted, it's not too bad, it's still JUST within parameters but I want to fix it. What would I need to replace? Not bothered about cost, gonna be keeping the car anyway, it made my last set of tyres wear unevenly, Here is an exaggerated picturE of what's happening, you can't notice it on the car. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=52898&stc=1&d=1380830839 Negative camber - WhelanUK - 22:nd-Jul-2014 I'm not going to be any help sorry but the picture made me chuckle. Negative camber - Cameron UK - 22:nd-Jul-2014 WhelanUK Wrote:I'm not going to be any help sorry but the picture made me chuckle. Hahah, it's nothing like that lol Negative camber - Kevin - 22:nd-Jul-2014 Where the strut bolts to the hub, get someone to elongate the upper hole. Then it should be a case of just loosening the bolts and altering the wheel angle while it is on the wheel aligner. When all set, just tighten the bolts. Job done, in theory...... Negative camber - Cameron UK - 22:nd-Jul-2014 Kevin Wrote:Where the strut bolts to the hub, get someone to elongate the upper hole. Then it should be a case of just loosening the bolts and altering the wheel angle while it is on the wheel aligner. When all set, just tighten the bolts. Apparently the camber isn't adjustable, according to kwik fits machine! Can u get a pic of the bolts you mean?? http://workshop-manuals.com/vauxhall/astra-j/images/astra-j-8091.jpg Also http://workshop-manuals.com/vauxhall/astra-j/suspension/wheel_alignment/repair_instructions/front_camber_adjustment/ Tempted to buy this and see what happens, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281386871486 Thanks Negative camber - Kevin - 23:rd-Jul-2014 Cameron UK Wrote:Apparently the camber isn't adjustable, according to kwik fits machine! Can u get a pic of the bolts you mean?? Your correct, it aint adjustable, hence the reason to do what I mentioned. Then you now have adjustment. The bolts are the 2 at the bottom of the strut. It would be the upper of the 2 bolt holes you make bigger. That way it will pivot on the bottom bolt and the upper one can 'float' around altering the camber. Negative camber - tucpal - 23:rd-Jul-2014 my front tyres are also wearing on the inside ?? i have to agree with kevin i am not sure if it is just the way the astra j sits and it has negative camber or in my case it just may be as i have stepped up from 17 to 19,s have a look at this cam gives you an idea of what to do http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Sr6rc3RH6Q but as kevin said you would need to make the top hole bigger Negative camber - Cameron UK - 23:rd-Jul-2014 tucpal Wrote:my front tyres are also wearing on the inside ?? What would be causing it? The suspension? Gonna get a set of these, rang them and they said they would work https://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/Eibach-EZ-Cam-Front-Camber-Adjustment-Bolts.html Negative camber - Cameron UK - 25:th-Jul-2014 Cameron UK Wrote:What would be causing it? The suspension? These worked perfectly, couldn't recommended them enough, easily fix until I find out what the issue is Negative camber - tucpal - 25:th-Jul-2014 Well lets have a how too done on this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Negative camber - Dicko - 25:th-Jul-2014 Keep an eye on them i had them on my nova and they keep coming loose Negative camber - Cameron UK - 25:th-Jul-2014 Dicko Wrote:Keep an eye on them i had them on my nova and they keep coming loose How often? Mine shouldn't be on too long, I've done them upto 65 lbs torque like it says Negative camber - tucpal - 28:th-Jul-2014 here is a little how to clip for the camber bolts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugrwZZbnjn4 and link to bolts http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231290058517?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT and a link to the gauge needed http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mechanic-Gauge-Tool-For-Car-Truck-Vehicle-Camber-Castor-Strut-Wheel-Alignment-/351119290673?pt=UK_Measuring_Tools_Levels&hash=item51c0573131 i will move this info over to mechanical how to as it is usefull info. Negative camber - Cameron UK - 28:th-Jul-2014 Thanks tucpal, yes this works if you have too much positive OR negative camber Negative camber - tucpal - 28:th-Jul-2014 i will get some when i get it lowered as the 19.s are already wearing out on the inside so i think this needs to be done asap Negative camber - Cameron UK - 28:th-Jul-2014 tucpal Wrote:i will get some when i get it lowered as the 19.s are already wearing out on the inside so i think this needs to be done asapRather than a camber tool, if your just doing it once you can use a normal good quality spirit level Negative camber - tucpal - 28:th-Jul-2014 maybe but i will buy the correct tool for the job but i will get the cheapest of course i wont skimp on the bolts though Negative camber - Cameron UK - 28:th-Jul-2014 tucpal Wrote:maybe but i will buy the correct tool for the job Yeh I got the eibach ones, they are quite good actually, thaT tool isn't a bad price Negative camber - tucpal - 28:th-Jul-2014 you may as well do it properly for that price and you can check when you have your wheel off for brake maintenance etc so you know they're true. Negative camber - cornishtaz - 29:th-Jul-2014 Looks like a good idea but I still prefer to pay the extra and get the car 4 wheel laser tracked and camber adjustment after lowering Negative camber - Cameron UK - 29:th-Jul-2014 cornishtaz Wrote:Looks like a good idea but I still prefer to pay the extra and get the car 4 wheel laser tracked and camber adjustment after lowering Camber isn't adjustable on the 5 door that's the problem Negative camber - tucpal - 7:th-Dec-2014 i will be getting a camber bolt kit to make sure everything is in line after the car was lowered but does anyone know what the factory spec camber setting is on the astra j ?? Negative camber - Rusty2009 - 7:th-Dec-2014 Wheel Alignment Specifications (5-Door Hatchback 68)
For descriptions see Description & Operation and Trim Height Inspection, refer to Trim Height Inspection . Condition: Full tank, no passengers and placed on plane ground. Front Suspension (68)
Rear Suspension (68)
That table has gone funny I will fix it later but here's a .PDF http://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/vxoc%20astra-j-gtc/Tech%20data/wheel.pdf [url=http://www.vxoc.org.uk/Images/vxoc%20astra-j-gtc/Tech%20data/wheel.pdf][/url] Negative camber - tucpal - 7:th-Dec-2014 cheers dude :cool Negative camber - Rusty2009 - 8:th-Dec-2014 tucpal Wrote:cheers dude :cool Your welcome table fixed |