Hi all, I was wondering if I could adjust the camber on the rear wheels with the bolts back there, and if so how? I am trying to get some negative camber so I can space my wheels closer to the fender. I am pretty sure that the rear is adjustable from the factory, and don't want to "have" to buy the rear camber kit.

I did search but could'nt find a real definative answer. Thanks in advance.

 

Check the alignment instructions here:

http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=677

 

Wow that was fast thanks!

Being a suspension geometry newb, I am guessing that I just loosen the jam nut in the back (with the notches on it) and loosen the tie rod adjusting tube set nuts.

Does that sound right to get some negative camber in the rear? All I really want is to be able to get more of a vip stance in the back. Thanks again.

Also I really don't want to mess with the toe all, I'm afraid I would really jack it up.

 

the stock camber adjustments have a lot more adjustment then people thing, i personally think that any sort of rear camber link is un needed.

 

Good deal! So all I have to do is loosen the dial looking camber bolt, loosen the stop bolts on the lower rod. and adjust the long tube outward correct? Thanks! :D

 

sounds about right. hopefully you have some kind of measuring tool for camber or you might end up with uneven cambers on both sides.

 

No I don't have a gauge, but I think I am going to order one from ebay real soon.

But, if I adjust the camber that won't change the toe right?

 

I agree 100% !!! I adjusted mine after I installed my coilovers and have zero issues with tire wear !!!

 

yes, any change to the suspension geometry will effect each other. ie. changing toe will change camber slightly, change camber and you'll change toe slightly.

that "gauge" on ebay wont really help you'll need a professional alignment, any good alignment tech will be able to set your alignment up to your own specs.

IE.
"can you set my alignment up so that the Toe is even, and the camber is set to -1.75 degrees in the rear blah blah blah"

it will be easier and much more accurate.

 

Sounds good, all I'm trying to do is run a a more vip looking setup. I ordered spacers, and will roll the fenders myself, but I want the tire to tuck neatly close to the fender. I thought it might be just as good to install the spacers, roll the fender, and then adjust the camber until the wheel sits where I want opposed to the fender. I'm not real sure how the vip guys do it, but I'm geussing this would be the optimal way. Thanks again.

 

Here's what I was looking at...

 

those are okay for just camber, but dont forget that you'll throw toe out a bit. and too much neg camber is bad and will affect the ride quality. id say unless you absolutely have to to clear your wheels dont run more then -2 degrees of camber, when i had my tC i found a really rough ride around -3 to -4 (-4 was a mistake, i put it to -2.5 but lowered the rear more and knocked it all out)

get it done by a pro man. trust me its better when we use the alignment racks

 

id just pay some tech to do it for me...which i infact did. they returned the car to me and i said, "These arnt the specs i want" and they redid it for me until it was right.

 

exactly, if you tell the tech the specs you want then its their fault if they dont do it to the specs you want.