Are camber bolts safe?
There are many users on this forum that safely use their camber bolts and there haven’t been problems. The only time there are problems are when the bolts are not properly installed.. like being over-torqued. Camber plates can still slip and fail too if they are not installed properly.
Do I need camber bolts?
Camber bolts can’t be used on all vehicles but can be used if they work for your vehicle. They essentially will be a smaller diameter than your factory hardware but will have an off-set “lobe” that will change the lean of the hub based on the position of the lobe.
Are camber bolts universal?
Camber Bolt, 12mm Universal Vehicles Steel Four Wheel Alignment Adjustable Cam Bolt Camber Kit Army Green (5 pcs)
Do camber bolts really work?
How Do Camber Adjustment Bolts Work? It’s important to note that when you lower a vehicle’s ride height, the amount of negative camber is increased. For this reason, camber adjustment bolts are a simple but very effective method of removing excessive camber on lowered vehicles.
How many camber bolts are needed?
There is no problem running two oem camber bolts. If you need more than -2.0 you should be running camber plates or custom arms, not bolts. One lobed bolt is enough, especially if your car is lowered.
Can you reuse camber bolts?
You can reuse camber bolts, but if they are slipping you can try spray painting the strut just before you put the bolts in. Lock them down, and then the paint will dry and help prevent them from slipping.
Can you put camber bolts in the rear?
A camber bolt can be a useful addition to your front- and rear-wheel assemblies. As your car ages, the camber bolt can become misaligned. …
Which way do camber bolts go?
Install the camber bolts in place of the top bolt on the rear knuckle clevises and in place of the lower bolt on the front knuckle clevises.
Where are the camber bolts on a car?
Locate the steering knuckle, which is between the ball joints or the ball joint and strut, depending on your vehicle’s suspension. There are two bolts on the clevis of the steering knuckle. Install the camber bolts in place of the top bolt on the rear knuckle clevises and in place of the lower bolt on the front knuckle clevises.
Can a camber bolt be misaligned during installation?
Camber bolts help adjust the camber alignment on your vehicle’s tires. As your car ages, the camber bolt can become misaligned. Installing the camber bolt, which has a small tab specialty part on the washer, is a delicate process. If you damage any parts of the camber bolt during installation, purchase a new one and dispose of the damaged bolt.
Where do you put the camber nut on a clevis?
Remove the bolt you will replace completely and loosen the other bolt. Insert the camber bolt through the vacant holes in the clevis. Place the camber nut on the threaded end of the bolt, but do not tighten it down.
How do you install camber on a clevis washer?
Remove the bolt you will replace completely and loosen the other bolt. Insert the camber bolt through the vacant holes in the clevis. Place the camber nut on the threaded end of the bolt, but do not tighten it down. Rotate the long tab on the washer towards the engine for negative camber and towards the wheel for positive.