Front Camber Problem (SPC Arms, HKS Coilovers)

AntiVenom · 03-03-2016, 12:32 PM

Hi all,

I did a search and looked through a bunch of threads, but couldn't find anyone running in to this specific problem (most articles are about guys who don't have arms, or about rear alignment problems).

Last weekend we put coilovers on my brother's Z, along with that we had the needed camber arms for front and rear from SPC.

The rear aligned fine. However, our alignment guy, long time friend and generally great mechanic, couldn't get the fronts to align at anything less than 2.5*. We were hoping to be closer to the 1.5-2* mark (I know 2.5* is ok as a somewhat aggressive camber setting, but we are concerned about tire wear in this case).

We set the coilovers within the parameters listed in the HKS manual for spring and thread length. We didn't do an extreme lower, about an inch.

I haven't had a chance to crawl back under there to do a thorough check. However, after a quick check I didn't see anything out of place. The balljoint is definitely maxed out to the outer edge.

The only thought I had was that I reversed the arms. However, I was careful to look for the RH/LH stamp before starting. It's possible after a few beers I messed up, but it seems unlikely (we will be taking a closer look this evening).

So anyway, I am reaching out to you guys hoping that you might be able to give me more ideas on what to check. Thoughts? Advice? Jokes?

gomer_110 · 03-03-2016, 01:36 PM

Check the orientation of the ball joint. The threaded portion that goes through the arm is not on the same axis as the pin that attaches to the suspension upright. You might be able to flip the ball joint 180° in order to decrease the camber.

AntiVenom · 03-03-2016, 01:42 PM

That's a pro tip right there. Will definitely have to check that out. Thanks!

synolimit · 03-04-2016, 05:31 AM

I've been getting good wear from -2.9 so I wouldn't worry to much. Handles awesome. Toe will kill a tire, camber not so much till a long long time.

03-03-2016, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	Front Camber Problem (SPC Arms, HKS Coilovers) Hi all, I did a search and looked through a bunch of threads, but couldn't find anyone running in to this specific problem (most articles are about guys who don't have arms, or about rear alignment problems). Last weekend we put coilovers on my brother's Z, along with that we had the needed camber arms for front and rear from SPC. The rear aligned fine. However, our alignment guy, long time friend and generally great mechanic, couldn't get the fronts to align at anything less than 2.5. We were hoping to be closer to the 1.5-2 mark (I know 2.5* is ok as a somewhat aggressive camber setting, but we are concerned about tire wear in this case). We set the coilovers within the parameters listed in the HKS manual for spring and thread length. We didn't do an extreme lower, about an inch. I haven't had a chance to crawl back under there to do a thorough check. However, after a quick check I didn't see anything out of place. The balljoint is definitely maxed out to the outer edge. The only thought I had was that I reversed the arms. However, I was careful to look for the RH/LH stamp before starting. It's possible after a few beers I messed up, but it seems unlikely (we will be taking a closer look this evening). So anyway, I am reaching out to you guys hoping that you might be able to give me more ideas on what to check. Thoughts? Advice? Jokes? __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

03-03-2016, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Check the orientation of the ball joint. The threaded portion that goes through the arm is not on the same axis as the pin that attaches to the suspension upright. You might be able to flip the ball joint 180° in order to decrease the camber. AntiVenom and weaponx like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

03-03-2016, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	That's a pro tip right there. Will definitely have to check that out. Thanks! __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

03-04-2016, 05:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I've been getting good wear from -2.9 so I wouldn't worry to much. Handles awesome. Toe will kill a tire, camber not so much till a long long time. AntiVenom and weaponx like this. __________________ 13 370z-

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