camber adjustment

lost1 · Post by **lost1** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:06 pm

I have just replaced all 4 tires and had the wheels aligned but it looks like the camber of my front wheels are out. Has anyone adjusted this themselves? any advice?

Breadman · Post by **Breadman** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:47 am

i haven't adjusted the camber but i just cranked up on the torsion bars for the front end and what a difference getting the front end lifted to equal the rear. i would highly recommend this for anyone. 10 minute job with two 17 mm wrenches.
sorry if that didn't answer your question
paul

Green1 · Post by **Green1** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:43 pm

I have heard that after adjusting the torsion bars you need a wheel alignment, I believe due to the camber change... did you have the wheels aligned after you cranked up the torsion bars? and if not, do you think it needs it?

lost1 · Post by **lost1** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:07 pm

you must align the wheels after you adjust the torsion bars as they will change alignment significantly, especially if you had to level your vehicles stance with the torsion bars (ie left side is lower than right side). It would be a very good idea to have the camber adjusted as well.

Breadman · Post by **Breadman** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:09 pm

i didn't align the wheels but i will check into it. it looks fine but hey i just bake bread for a living.
paul

lost1 · Post by **lost1** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:34 pm

breadman

You may just want to measure the distance from the center of your wheel (hub) to the outside fender (or other fixed point) with a measuring tape and make corrections with the torsion bar. I had almost a 2 inch height difference between the left and right side...

Kuan · Post by **Kuan** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 10:37 pm

What's the reason for cranking up the torsion bars on the front?

Thanks,

Kuan

Green1 · Post by **Green1** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:01 pm

What's the reason for cranking up the torsion bars on the front?

several reasons...
1) looks, some people think the vehicle looks better or "more aggressive" with the torsion bars cranked.
2) tires, if you crank up the torsion bars there's more space between the axle and the fenders allowing you to fit larger tires (or snow chains)
3) approach angle, if offroading, when you crank up the torsion bars you'll have an easier time dealing with obstacles in front as you'll have a better approach angle
4) ground clearance (see number 3)