negative camber in the rear

[brake]

What could cause too much negative camber in the rear end of my 96?

 

 

 

Would worn struts mounts etc and/or an absent spring isolator be a factor? What else?

[Crazy K]

a shift in the struts against the knuckle. I had one car have a shift occur because the alignment shop did not tighten the two bolts to spec. the camber of the rear tire should be around zero. You can set it your self with some trial and error with a level.

 

as for other reasons for a shift, I have seen:

bent struts

damaged spindle rod(aka lateral link)

broken strut mount

 

so inspect everything before adjusting yourself.

[brake]

I know the struts are bad, or getting bad at least. It's taking bumps in the rear like a tank...started just after I did front struts, rode great for a few days and then the mounts seemed to start to go in the back. Given the age of the car and knowing that the rear suspension is probably original, it's a safe bet that the struts are FUBAR.

 

 

Also know the rear leaf is nearing a breaking point because it's starting to separate at one end. I'm going to be replacing both struts and the leaf...I'll be able to make permanent adjustments after that.

 

 

thanks for your help!

Edited February 9, 2012 by brake

[brake]

When you say adjust, do you mean w. an aftermarket cam bolt?

 

 

Would slotting the strut bolt holes allow for slight adjustment if any is needed after new parts?

 

MOOG Part # K928

 

MOOG Part # K90476

 

I dunno which I would need.