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Old 10-24-2012, 04:18 PM
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The camber is mostly adjusted at the bolt that goes through the inboard part of the lower control arm. However, when you adjust this you mess up the castor (slightly). If you look at the thread I linked you can find out more about that.

Usually the camber will be out due to worn front suspension components. Trying to adjust the suspension with worn components would be very difficult (in my opinion).
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The camber is mostly adjusted at the bolt that goes through the inboard part of the lower control arm. However, when you adjust this you mess up the castor (slightly). If you look at the thread I linked you can find out more about that.

Usually the camber will be out due to worn front suspension components. Trying to adjust the suspension with worn components would be very difficult (in my opinion).
Ah, that makes sense. I think I may bring it to my reputable Merc indy and see what they thing about the lower control arm bushings and what could be done. If they think the bushings aren't shot, maybe I could just have them set my alignment and everything just right. I'll take some measurements before taking it to them though.
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