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SpinalTap

Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #15 on: April 17, 2004, 03:48:08 AM »
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but the camber bolts were  ;D


A_O...did you get the camber bolts from the link provided? If so how much were they?

Thanx
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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #16 on: April 17, 2004, 03:02:58 PM »
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A_O...did you get the camber bolts from the link provided? If so how much were they?

Thanx



I went to a local auto supply store called Lordco. They first brought out a set from monroe that cost $40 each but it had plastic sleves which I didn't like, so the guy said he had another set which cost $40 for the pair. I noticed it was the SPC #81250 bolts that Chris bought so I bought it. I'll probably have to wait untill next weekend to install them though.
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SpinalTap

Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #17 on: April 18, 2004, 03:16:49 AM »
Thanks for the info A_O. If I can't find them here in Edmonton maybe I could get you to pick up a set for me there and send them out?

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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #18 on: April 18, 2004, 04:14:21 AM »
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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #19 on: April 18, 2004, 09:34:00 AM »
I believe LordCo is also PartsAmerica,Checker auto and Advance Auto Parts here in the U.S.? I found them listed at the parts america website.
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=SP4&MfrPartNumber=81250
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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2004, 03:58:58 PM »
Well my last couple of posts on this subject got lost in the server crash, so I'll update. Last weekend I installed the udjustable camber bolts, which aloud for connsiderable adjustment both ways.

So today I took it to a alignment shop to get a professional alignment done. I had an appointment for 10:00 am, it ended up taking untill 3:30 pm long story there. The down side is when I got it back the steering wheel sit a little to the left now which bugs the hell out of me, but I was too tired, and stressed to take it back and complain. The good side is that my alignment is straight the camber looks right, although the guy told me I need to replace some of my steering components as they're showing signs of wear.

So all said and done I'm happier now that my camber looks correct, and the alignment is done which should reduce unessesary tire wear.

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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #21 on: May 01, 2004, 04:47:08 PM »
Just remove and turn the steering wheel,
that's all they are going to do, and it won't
take another 5 hours to do yourself   :)

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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #22 on: May 01, 2004, 04:59:17 PM »
yup that's what i was thinking. i'd probably need a steering wheel puller though. i'm sure i cand find someone with one to lend me.  :)
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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #23 on: May 01, 2004, 05:09:11 PM »
Naw, just grab that sucker and pull, mine
has come off every time, even when it was
new and I had to get it off, it came off with
a big pull, POP and it was off
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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & space
« Reply #24 on: May 01, 2004, 07:41:16 PM »
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I believe LordCo is also PartsAmerica,Checker auto and Advance Auto Parts here in the U.S.? I found them listed at the parts america website.
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=SP4&MfrPartNumber=81250


After calling my local checker auto parts and being told they would have to order them and it would take 10 days,i checked for camber bolts on Ebay and bought some from this guy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33581&item=2428584099&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

Ordered on Monday and recieved on Wednesday!!
Had Tracker aligned on Thursday evening. Came out real nice,steers and handles straight,new tires ride real smooth. ;)
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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #25 on: May 01, 2004, 08:37:59 PM »
Glad you're pleased with the result as I was - we should encourage all other owners to do it.


Re STEERING WHEEL -
1st... before removing the steering wheel get the road wheels lined up straight ahead and mark TDC on the threaded bolt with a punch.

then 2nd.. when removing the boss nut leave it on the thread, just flush with the top of the threads and tap it firmly with a hammer to release the splines. This couples with the WD40 and a sharp pull should release it.
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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #26 on: May 01, 2004, 09:08:14 PM »
Good tip, but be careful with the punch
as to not mess up the threads, you might
also use a marker instead

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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #27 on: May 02, 2004, 01:45:00 AM »
yeah i know all about damaged threads.

years ago i built a austin mini into a road racer, well i bought a momo steering wheel for it. so trying to remove the stock wheel i pounded on the stud with a hammer. i finally got the wheel out, and the momo on, but the nut wouldn't go on because the threads were damaged, so i drove it without a nut :)

then one day while sitting at an intersection behind a pinto waiting for it to make a left turn, i looked in my rearview mirror, and saw a white van getting bigger, and bigger knowing it wasn't going to stop  :o well i held on tight with my arms straight holding the wheel. then bam i get rear ended, i slam into the car in front of me shoving him out of the way. then my little mini starts racing towards the curb. with 10" tires it didn't jump the curb it came to sudden stop slamming my face into the wheel, then i flung backward pulling the wheel out, and smacking myself in the face again  :o

the moral of that story, is i won't make that mistake twice  ;)

lol, i'm a good bleeder  ;D
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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #28 on: May 02, 2004, 02:51:58 AM »
 ........... :P
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Re: Camber fixed (after spring & spacer style
« Reply #29 on: May 02, 2004, 06:21:57 AM »
You know they say the biggest problem with most
cars is the loose nut behind the steering wheel

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