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Can someone explain how front camber works?

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Old 03-25-13, 05:54 PM
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So to adjust the front camber it has something to do with the bolts on the left? 8069c area?

I don't understand what this has to do in relation to camber? Tightening it up increases it or what?
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Yes and the opposite side 4189XC. Camber adjustment has a cam like adjustment washer that increases or decreases the setting allowing for a minimal range of +/- adjustment.

This is a basic primer:
http://www.carparts.com/alignment.htm
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I dont know why Im amazed at the fact the tightness of a bolt can affect camber.
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It's not the tightness, the washer is what allows the adjustment since the hole the washer has in it to let the bolt pass through is drilled off-center.
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Rotation of the washer moves the bolt axis (mounting point) inward or outward thus changing the suspension geometry and camber. When it's where it needs to be the bolt is tightened and the mounting point position is secured.
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Default One of the better explanations....

http://www.kenstireandauto.com/?Page...erviceid=40245

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