Can you adjust camber on a stock car?

Can you adjust camber on a stock car?

There are several methods to adjust camber, depending on the vehicle and its suspension. Stock suspensions may feature cam bolts, eccentric washer bolts, turn-buckle joints, or shim adjustments. On McPherson strut suspensions, they may be used to adjust the lower control arm or the steering knuckle.

Can I camber stock?

toe is different then camber yeah you can adjust the stock suspension but you can do to much without camber arms. i doubt you have the proper tools to measure your toe camber and caster cause if you put just a little to much toe in it say good bye to your tires.

What camber is best for cornering?

For a normal car you typically want to maintain a slight amount of negative camber (0.5 – 1°) to have a good balance of cornering grip, braking grip, and tire wear. On most vehicles it’s common to have slightly more negative camber (0.8 – 1.3°) in the rear to reduce the chances of oversteer (loss of grip in rear).

How much is too much negative camber?

For camber, you can go anywhere between -2.5 and -1.8 for your street application. -2.5 should not cause premature wear.

Can you add camber with stock suspension?

Yes you can adjust camber with the camber bolts on the front suspension. You’re limited as to the amount but it can be done. I would recommend taking it to a shop for a proper alignment. And you are also correct that there is no way to adjust the rear camber on the stock suspension.

What is the point of negative camber?

Precisely. Negative camber maximizes the tire contact patch when it’s most needed in a performance driving context – under load, during hard cornering. When cornering aggressively, the weight of the vehicle transfers to the outside tires.

How much camber does a stock suspension give?

Normal camber on the stock bolts is around 1.2 max. If you get additional camber bolts (top and bottom) you can get about 2 degrees max.

How does negative camber affect tire wear?

Negative Camber Eats Away at Your tyres The angle creates more contact space with the road, resulting in premature wear and tear of the car tyres. This would be especially applicable when you are taking your car off-road and driving it on rough terrain.

Is camber bad for tires?

Camber is used to distribute load across the entire tread. Improper camber can make the tire wear on one edge and may cause the vehicle to pull to the side that has the most positive camber. Zero camber will result in the most uniform tire wear over time, but may reduce performance during cornering.

What are camber bolts used for?

Camber adjustment bolts are clever eccentric bolts which allow you to modify the car’s camber angle. They can be used to either add or reduce camber in a vehicle, or can also be used to return the vehicle’s wheel alignment to the proper specifications after a suspension component has been damaged or bent out of shape.