Suspension adjustments and how they affect handling

MJB

BUMP!!!

I'm not trying to bash anyone nor is this directed towards anyone in particular .... But it just seems like the lack of knowledge on suspension setups from people is causing tons and tons of alignment headaches on this forum.

I've been seeing a bunch of threads started about people that lower their Z's, but then when they take it in to get an alignment the techs can only do so much with what they are working with, and thus are unable to get a good alignment. A bunch of these same people have no idea what camber, caster, or toe is, they have no idea where the toe is even adjusted at, and they think that just installing after market rear camber arms is the solution for getting everything back within specs.

Why start trying to lower your Z if you do not have a clear understanding of our suspension system and how it works, the parts to it, and what is a 4 wheel alignment and how it affects your handling/tire wear? Doing a little bit of research can go along way. This is a very good thread by the way!



Front and rear camber arms, and eccentric toe bolts installed with the cutouts in the subframe enlarged, shouldn't have a problem with alignment. That is with it being performed by a competent mechanic.