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[SAV84C]

Hi everyone,

Just came back from getting wheel alignment n have a problem with the right front camber... The guy said it can either be my strut, hub or bolts... Can anyone shed some light?

[B4TT]

I don't mean to sound like a mean captain obvious, but he has told you where the problem most likely lies. You will need to address that, maybe start simple by replacing the camber bolt.

[SAV84C]

I don't mean to sound like a mean captain obvious, but he has told you where the problem most likely lies. You will need to address that, maybe start simple by replacing the camber bolt.

Someone on OzFoz suggested strut tops... I know I'm using a WRX n a Foz, can't remember which side is wat though...

When I get back from the snow I'll get some whiteline camber bolts n replace both sides n replace the WRX strut top with the Foz one

[B4TT]

Nice nice hopefully for you bro it is a nice simple fix

I think you have had your share of bad luck thus far.

[SAV84C]

Nice nice hopefully for you bro it is a nice simple fix

I think you have had your share of bad luck thus far.

Tell me about it... Lol

Btw isnt -2 camber a good setup?

[B4TT]

Probably not so much for tyre wear

[Scuba-Roo]

The strut tops were both the same weren't they?

[bobbyjimmy]

-2 is nothing, just get the toe to 0.00 and you'll be fine.
I'd be more concerned at why the LH is only -0.5.

For the camber bolts, you don't replace the O.E ones, you put them in the lower hole.

[SAV84C]

The strut tops were both the same weren't they?

Yeh tops r the same but the bearings in WRX ones were a bit worn..

[SAV84C]

-2 is nothing, just get the toe to 0.00 and you'll be fine.
I'd be more concerned at why the LH is only -0.5.

For the camber bolts, you don't replace the O.E ones, you put them in the lower hole.

So what should I be correcting?

I just had a quick look at the struts from under the bonnet I don't the the strut tops are sitting correctly...

Left side


Right side


The two little rubber bits are not at the same angle left and right so that may be the problem...

[B4TT]

Looks like it could very well be dude, drop those bolts and see what happens?

[bobbyjimmy]

That shouldn't matter, they don't increase/decrease camber cous the strut still sits in the middle of the mount.
It's not like the rear where they have the arrow and say on them "Outside".

I'd say either the bolts aren't done right, something is bent or a strut is stuffed.

[B4TT]

something is bent or a strut is stuffed.

That would suck.

[SAV84C]

That would suck.

If they are I do have my Boge struts from lib I can use

[Alex]

The bolts holding the strut to the hub not mixed up?

[RX25SE]

The guy said it can either be my strut, hub or bolts...

He has done a 'toe and go' alignment. If he had tried to reduce the RH camber he would know if it were the bolts.

Forget the after market camber bolts.
I had them 'for about an hour' and took them out as they gave me too much neg camber. With the std bolts I have -1.5deg camber, which will give a bit more grip without chopping the tyres.

Have the front end checked out to correctly diagnose the issue, before parts are replaced at random.

[B4TT]

Jase, your doing it wrong! where is the fun in tackling this in a logical/ methodical way?

[Soop]

First mistake was going to Jax..
Second mistake was asking the internets to guess.

Are all your bushes in good condition?
Do the standard bolts have an elliptical shaft/thread?

Personally -2deg negative camber isn't excessive. So long as its the same on both sides, I wouldn't be loosing sleep over it.