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Old 09-18-08, 08:17 PM
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i searched an i could not find out how to adjust the camber on a sc4.....from wat i read it seems camber is fully adjustable from the factory? can someone please tell me if this is tru and if so how do i do it?

AND YES I SEARCHED AN COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING....
Old 09-18-08, 08:28 PM
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if you do not know, do not try! take it to an alignment/tire shop and have them fix whatever you may need.
Old 09-18-08, 11:02 PM
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so how do you learn
Old 09-19-08, 10:14 AM
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This is for my SC3 but i would think they would be the same. I forget the exact bolt sizes as well but ill try (someone correct me if im wrong). I'll also assume you have an alignment machine handy as well other wise you're asking for trouble.

Look for the lower control arms. Look for where they bolt to the chassis. They are connected with offset bolts, the front adjusts camber, the rear caster. You won't be able to see the rear bolt until you remove the rear chassis mounts (1 14mm nut and bolt i think). Then loosen but don't remove the nuts on the other side of the offset bolt (you'll need a 15/16 socket and a big *** breaker bar, these things can be tight). Once those are loose you can begin adjustment of camber and caster. To achieve negative camber move the front bolt towards the outside of the car, positve inwards. Very simple when I did it and was really simple to find. Good luck.
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I think this is rear Camber adjustment
Old 09-19-08, 04:11 PM
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how much do shops usualy charge for that? i bought a set of tein SS coilovers and i plan to slam my car on my stock 6 spoke rims. and how much negitive camber can you take out of the rear?
Old 09-20-08, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bcp_sc300
I think this is rear Camber adjustment
That's for the rear, but yes it is camber adjustment
Old 10-06-08, 04:01 PM
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so my alignment shop said my bolt is stripped. cant i just get some bolts from home depot or is it really a factory specific part?
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Originally Posted by boobstar
so my alignment shop said my bolt is stripped. cant i just get some bolts from home depot or is it really a factory specific part?
i think it's just a factory specific part. you can probably get some from aliga or r&j dist
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when you adjusted your camber, do you have to move the rear bolt for caster?
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Originally Posted by jgdynamics
when you adjusted your camber, do you have to move the rear bolt for caster?
I would say yes, but Im not really sure. I always take my car to lexus, cause my Supra buddy is a tech there & he sets up my suspension for the best of both worlds. As close to factory specs, but with more caster for high speed. The car wants to track straight with more caster. Its hard to see how much change you have made with the tires on the ground. Lexus charges me $129.00 to do a 4 wheel alignment. But Im getting the expertiece of a specialty tech, not just a regular tech who just looks a factory spec's. Other shops are cheeper. I wouldnt try this by myself.
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i just did mine a few days ago there are some marks where the "coin" lines up with some line on the outside of its dirty there il advise you to clean it up a bit so you could see where it lines up the factory settings on the the "coin" are longer VS the set of shorter ones IE --0-- to the shorter ones -o- hope this helps i had to figure it out on my own and the car felt soo much better when i got on the road GOOD LUCK!!
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