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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Hi everyone... saw on a Echo DIY site that Eibach makes rear camber bolts for our platform... is this a viable alternative to camber shims? How many degrees of camber do they offer? I'm looking for 1-2 degrees at the most... nothing crazy that will kill the tires.
I have et20 wheels and the tires rub in the back on the inner fender lip, and no one seems to do rolling around here. I'm guessing a tad of camber would fix the problem.
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Any photos of these camber bolts? I'm curious how those things bolt up.
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Check this thread here...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...olts&&start=25

According to Echo_B 1.5 degrees of negative camber is possible with bolts...

Has anyone actually done it?
Old Sep 12, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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Those are for adjusting front camber.

There is an alternative. Specialty Products sells a 2-piece plastic shim for adjusting rear camber,toe,or both at the same time. Part # is 75800,there's a -1.5 to +1.5 degree adjustment range. http://www.specprod.com
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Any other thoughts?
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The only way (bolt-on wise) you can really change rear alignment angles is by shimming. Or try longer bolts and staggered washers.
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Originally Posted by Ed
Or try longer bolts and staggered washers.
i hope you are kidding. DO NOT SHIM YOUR HUB WITH WASHERS.
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Yeah that would be sounds like a deathtrap...
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Originally Posted by randode
Originally Posted by Ed
Or try longer bolts and staggered washers.
i hope you are kidding. DO NOT SHIM YOUR HUB WITH WASHERS.
Yes I was joking,forgot to add the smilie
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** whew **
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Originally Posted by Boxer_Rebellion
** whew **
seriously! its like when my buddy's wheel was rubbing on the brake caliper, and my dad told him to space the wheel out with washers. no no no no!
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