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Need More Camber

xcytmnt98gt

xcytmnt98gt

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It's a 98 GT coupe my daughter drives that needs suspension work. A mechanic told her it needs tie rod ends and hub bearings up front but didn/t say anything about the rear that has way too much negative camber. Is that a trailing arm issue? Hopefully these pics give an idea of what I have.

Thanks.
J

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I don't think a trailing arm would cause that type of issue.

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You took both of those pictures with your head & camera tilted to one side by quite a bit. Take some pictures that are level with the actual ground. It honestly doesn't seem like there is an issue. But I can't really tell.
 
Usually rear springs sag over time and you get more camber.

New springs would be the solution, but if under 2* of camber, I wouldn't worry about it.
 


Ummmmm, I dunno bout that man.....I say their is an issue here....

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if you dont want to fix the springs a set of camber bolts or slotting the top hole on the strut might get you where you want to be.

but the springs are the problem.
 
You can also get a little bit out of where the strut bolts to the hub spindle, there's a little bit of slop but not much.
 
matt5112 said:
Usually rear springs sag over time and you get more camber.

New springs would be the solution, but if under 2* of camber, I wouldn't worry about it.
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I would agree, the car is on a hill with more weight on the rear, the tires are tucking the wheel wells. That doesn't happen with stock ride height.
Looks like a Honda with cut springs.
 


gmpowered said:
I would agree, the car is on a hill with more weight on the rear, the tires are tucking the wheel wells. That doesn't happen with stock ride height.
Looks like a Honda with cut springs.
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Here's some pics in the garage with the camera on a tripod. Maybe not much better. Once I get the wheels off is there anything I should see if the springs are gone, or anything else I should be looking for? I'll replace the springs and maybe the camber bolt.

bluegtp91, what's the difference?

Thanks!

Right side from rear
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Right side from front...
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Leftside from rear...
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Left side from front...
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Oh wow look at that, he took pics on a tripod and their is STILL something wrong....

OP, the advice you've been given (other than the different pictures guy) is sound. Get new springs.

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copgtp said:
Oh wow look at that, he took pics on a tripod and their is STILL something wrong....

OP, the advice you've been given (other than the different pictures guy) is sound. Get new springs.

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Didn't mean to be a pest. Sound advice indeed & well taken!

Thanks.
J
 
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