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Alignment question
So I installed some ST coilovers. Pretty happy, besides some clunking in the rear.
I also installed adjustable SPC lower control arms (rear). So to make this short, the front alignment was exactly what I wanted. 1.8 camber 0 toe. However in the rear, the technician said he could get 1.3 camber on the left rear(exactly what I wanted), but on the right rear he could only get down to 2.1 camber. So I had to settle and get 2.1 camber on both sides of the rear I am not very knowledgable of alignments, I have a little bit of suspension knowledge, but.. why was he able to only get 2.1 on one side while the other he could get 1.3? Is it possible he didn’t know how to adjust the control arm? P.S. all of the numbers provided are negative camber |
I really doubt he didn't know how to adjust the LCA.
The bigger question here is what is causing the "clunk"? There should not be "clunking". |
Double check to make sure everything is installed correctly. The clunk is worrisome.
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Something seems off. I'm not sure I can get toe right at only -1.3° camber in the back. Plus that clunk.
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I believe the clunk is just the top hat hitting the trunk. I’m not very concerned with it since it’s only over large bumps. I may get a tech to check it out. |
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Also, clunks lead to broken parts. Just because you only hear it over big bumps, the constant chatter is there. Fasteners aren't rated for that and eventually break. |
Look at the camber adjuster on the LCA's and see where they are at. If you are not sure what you are looking at post a pic of each side. I can't imagine what would be off that you can't get the adjustment you need.
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https://i.imgur.com/SMFquM6.jpg This is the camber adjustment right? If so left and right arms are shown. I can provide better pictures if those aren’t clear enough |
Those are good pics.
Yeah both those are only about half way through their adjustment range so I don't know why he can't get the same on both sides unless he couldn't get the one adjuster to spin. So he just used that as an excuse. |
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I'd just find a different shop and tell them what the first guy said.
Make sure you ask for printouts of both before, and after. |
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