Rear camber

[califkid_66]

Well i got a lot of camber on the rear so did a little research and thought ok ill change the bushing in the lower links well it seems that the camber can be cause by more than the bottom links i read it could be caused by sagging engine and transmission supports  so the solution is to install adjustable lower links i saw an article that shows how to modify the existing lower links i like the fact that it preserves the rubber bushings but i don’t like the way it is made im planning to make my own from scratch  with heim joints the only thing im worried about is if i use heim joint no rubber bushing will it be to hard on the components

[SwiftDB4]

No it won't be too hard on the components. I've heim jointed everything including the radius arms with no problems.

[califkid_66]

I was thinking of putting a heim joint on one side only and keeping a bushing on the other end but if i could put two heim would be easier to fab

[BDA]

Left and right handed rod ends are the way to go. Much easier to adjust your camber.

[califkid_66]

Yes that’s what im going to do im gonna start machining the ends on my lathe

[EuropaTC]

I accept this might come across as negative and I don't want to stop you adding adjustable lower links (I have them as well) but if you have excessive rear camber I think I'd prefer to know the reason why it's that way before adding something that "adjusts it out".

For example there's an increase in camber as the spring compresses (or at least there is on the TC)  so maybe rule out sagging springs first ?  I'd definitely go for adjustable links but it would be annoying to do all that work and then find there's something else causing the problem and it comes around to bite you later on. If the suspension is standard and rear tracking is right, then the camber should be within range.

Brian

[jbcollier]

+1

Nothing wrong with fitting adjustable links.  BUT, find and fix the problem first!

My camber was out on the RF.  I slotted the upper arms and welded on washers to hold it in place.  Perfect!  I then took it for an alignment and found the RF upright was bent.  Changed it and suddenly a stock arm worked perfectly.

Don’t bodge around issues.

[califkid_66]

I removed the lower link it is straight but the bushings are worn the engine support looks new  so probably just changing the bushings might solve the problem but i am still gonna fab some adjustable links just an excuse to go play with my lathe !!
And its just a little camber  but i suspect it is caused by worn  bushings and yes  from my rear suspension being a bit low 
I am planning to change the shocks and springs on all corners and i have to finish the crossflow to put it in but for now im driving the Europa in my area  with the 821 and  want the wheels to be straight