Rear Camber Adjustment? (Without Kit)
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Rear Camber Adjustment? (Without Kit)
I've searched, searched, and searched some more. I installed Eibach pro-kit springs on my 2001 A6 4.2, and my rear camber is very negative now. I keep reading everywhere that the rear camber is somewhat adjustable with stock components, but that's all I can find, that it is indeed adjustable. Can someone enlighten me as to how it's adjustable? Maybe shed some light on the procedure for adjusting it? Here's a pic:
And yes, I know that my tires are not the right size. These tires were on it when I bought it, they're 215/50-17 rather than the spec 255/40-17 that's supposed to be on it.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
*EDIT*
I've resolved the problem. I was merely trying to avoid pulling anything apart before gaining some additional knowledge. For anyone else trying to fix negative camber in the rear, it can be adjusted with the eccentric bolt attaching the lower control arm to the spindle. Simply loosen the nut on the rearward facing end of the bolt, and rotate the bolt. You'll see the bottom of your spindle move inboard or outboard, thus adjusting your camber. I haven't had an alignment done, but using Eibach Pro-Kit springs, adjusting the camber as positive as possible seems to get it all into acceptable specs. Of course a true alignment will tell me whether I'm good or not.
And yes, I know that my tires are not the right size. These tires were on it when I bought it, they're 215/50-17 rather than the spec 255/40-17 that's supposed to be on it.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
*EDIT*
I've resolved the problem. I was merely trying to avoid pulling anything apart before gaining some additional knowledge. For anyone else trying to fix negative camber in the rear, it can be adjusted with the eccentric bolt attaching the lower control arm to the spindle. Simply loosen the nut on the rearward facing end of the bolt, and rotate the bolt. You'll see the bottom of your spindle move inboard or outboard, thus adjusting your camber. I haven't had an alignment done, but using Eibach Pro-Kit springs, adjusting the camber as positive as possible seems to get it all into acceptable specs. Of course a true alignment will tell me whether I'm good or not.
Last edited by steckrca; 04-21-2009 at 11:01 AM. Reason: Problem Resolved
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