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Old 11-10-2017, 04:22 PM
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Default Rear Camber Problem

We just had our new (to us) srt6 in for new tires and alignment. The old tires had worn unevenly. The vehicle has approx. 27,000 mi.

Front and Rear Toe was out of spec., and corrected during alignment.

Front Camber and Castor are within spec.

But Rear Camber is out of spec:

Left -1.7 deg (spec -1.6 to -0.6)
Right -1.8 deg (spec -1.6 to -0.6)

I have been thinking about trying the MEVOTECH MS10459 kit to correct the rear camber. But is this really necessary? Seems like it is already pretty close to spec.

Why would a new vehicle have a Camber problem?

Does anyone have any advise on what best to do?

Thank you.
John & Terry
 
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Old 11-10-2017, 04:28 PM
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I would go with adjustable rear camber arms. I bought mine over on the MB forum, or you can make your own. I put the new arms on with centers at 12" and my tires are wearing perfectly even. Never had it on a rack.

Check here: https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...r-cambers.html

Be sure the ends have rubber bushings, and not pivot joints as they usually end up noisy.
 
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Old 11-10-2017, 04:49 PM
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This solution looks really good. Thank you!
 
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anyone have the alignment specs?

for front and rear?

front has mb kit 2023300118 to correct but is there a kit for the back?
 
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Old 12-26-2017, 02:18 PM
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Little more information please. Which tires are wearing unevenly and how (pictures would help). That said the rear tires on my Reattas, 225x60x16, are at 2 degrees negative and wear evenly. Toe in or out would wear them quickly.
 
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Old 12-26-2017, 04:06 PM
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Default Re: Rear Camber Problem

Originally Posted by performanceisland
anyone have the alignment specs?

for front and rear?

front has mb kit 2023300118 to correct but is there a kit for the back?
This is what is in my records.
It shows someones figures before and after an alignment with the acceptable range in small figures.
 
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