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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: fawtytoo on July 15, 2023, 16:38

Title: Adjust tracking/camber after suspension renewal
Post by: fawtytoo on July 15, 2023, 16:38
I've had all shocks and springs renewed. Should I get the tracking done again, or does it not affect that?

Last year, the camber was not equal both sides, one side half a degree out compared to the other side (front and rear). Would have the 19 year old suspension (as it was then) have caused that?
Title: Re: Adjust tracking/camber after suspension renewal
Post by: Carolyn on July 15, 2023, 17:04
It could be that your subframe is slightly off centre, which will show as different cambers. 

Theoretically the tracking should be unaffected, but as it might now be sitting at slightly different ride heights (than before the work on the struts), it's possible that the tracking has been affected.

If the subframe gets moved slightly, then the rear tracking will be off.
Title: Re: Adjust tracking/camber after suspension renewal
Post by: fawtytoo on July 15, 2023, 17:19
Prior to having the suspension renewed and after having the tracking adjusted, the tracking on all four corners was pretty much spot on. It was the camber that had more notable differences between left and right.

It's free to have it checked, so it might be interesting to compare.
Title: Re: Adjust tracking/camber after suspension renewal
Post by: Alex Knight on July 16, 2023, 00:09
Never hurts to check, especially if there's been changes made in the suspension area.
Title: Re: Adjust tracking/camber after suspension renewal
Post by: puma2 on July 16, 2023, 08:20
 :) its got to be worth getting it done just for peace of mind  :)
then if spot on it helps the rest of your 2 with tyre were as well :)