Alignment issue - needs an adjustment bolt?

[gathermewool]

Originally Posted by nthach
Originally Posted by gathermewool
I've had the alignment on my previous Subarus ('06 WRX and '08 STI) checked and the rear camber was always overly negative. Multiple shops told me that it was not adjustable. There are aftermarket parts that are designed to correct this.

I found this: https://www.spcalignment.com/compon...20-%202004&from=USAFrom&to=USATo


This makes sense for the front camber adjustment, which was good for right at -1 degree of camber for my STI and only -0.7 for my current FXT.

I've never read of anyone being able to actually adjust rear camber, without modification. I'd love to be proven wrong.

I also don't see why multiple alignment shops, including the dealer, would lie about this when questioned about the overly negative camber.

 

[nthach]

Originally Posted by gathermewool


I also don't see why multiple alignment shops, including the dealer, would lie about this when questioned about the overly negative camber.

I'd figure most shops don't want to fuss with installing a new control arm, when a cam bolt is quicker to install and easier to mark up. And most dealers have phobias about installing aftermarket parts. A dealership usually has a regular tech do alignments, usually the same person who did the work needing an alignment.

 

[gathermewool]

Originally Posted by nthach
Originally Posted by gathermewool


I also don't see why multiple alignment shops, including the dealer, would lie about this when questioned about the overly negative camber.

I'd figure most shops don't want to fuss with installing a new control arm, when a cam bolt is quicker to install and easier to mark up. And most dealers have phobias about installing aftermarket parts. A dealership usually has a regular tech do alignments, usually the same person who did the work needing an alignment.


I've never actually looked at the rear setup, so I'm not sure if there's even enough room for a cam bolt.

Again, from what I've read, rear camber can't be adjusted via such simple means.
Most of us just live with the uneven and excessively negative rear camber - it doesn't seem to wear the inside of tires noticeably.