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Old 01-02-2007, 06:46 AM   #1
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Rear tire camber

Happy New Year Intrigue Lovers!!
Just wanted to inquire if anyone has any recommendations about how to adjust and restore the OEM camber for the rear tires on my "02" Intrigue. Ever since I lowered it with Eibach I was only able to restore it so much and as a result I have negative camber sitting, however as my suspension flexes it goes to positive camber causing the tires to last about 6k miles. Yes it sucks!!
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Old 01-02-2007, 12:33 PM   #2
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Re: Rear tire camber

http://www.autocarparts.com/part/276/563/

check The Rock or GMparts for something similiar.
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Old 01-02-2007, 07:50 PM   #3
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Unhappy Re: Rear tire camber

I already installed the Eibach camber kit all the way around and it still did not correct my camber to OEM. There is an issue there and no one can solve this lovely issue.. HELP!!
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Old 01-03-2007, 08:09 AM   #4
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Re: Rear tire camber

Have you considered that the result of lowering the car in this mannner has altered the suspension geometry in a way the will not allow the restoration of the oe camber range?
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Old 01-04-2007, 11:28 AM   #5
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Re: Rear tire camber

I would take my car to my alignment/tire shop since most people there are 40-50-60 yrs old and have seen any situation many times before = these guys are pros and worth every penny.

You may not have such a luxury. See if you have a low-rider type specialization shop around or someone in the alignment business for many years (not the chain-type stores = you want experience).

I would also consider fabing the part out myself if possible = you may need to use hardened steel or even oversize regular steel.

http://www.drivewire.com/Performance...gnmentkit.html (old picture will not show, this the the camber adjuster)
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Old 01-05-2007, 06:35 PM   #6
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Unhappy Re: Rear tire camber

This whole situation is really uncalled for... There are others who have the same exact set-up as me with the Eibach springs with compliments of the alignment kit which allows +_1.75 degrees to both front and rear. Why would Eibach manufacture a product that does not restore OEM settings. By the way, it is a chore getting a hold of Eibach in Corona, CA but I am waiting on their explanation soon. Just to give you a visual of my tire wear.. my rear tires are wearing about 90% from the out towards the center. Yes it proves that I have positive camber as the car's suspension flexes. I was told that the heavier my rear load, the more tire wear I may experience. Nice huh.. Guess I can't top off my tank and carry anybody .. lol
Lots of frustration
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Old 01-06-2007, 04:48 PM   #7
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Re: Rear tire camber

for the time being you may need to be careful: = Your car is not contacting with the road very well and the front has way more contact than the rear. =Your car may be dangerous in icy/snowy/wet conditions.

I would throw some weight in the trunk to level the thing out some.

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Old 01-07-2007, 10:37 PM   #8
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Re: Rear tire camber

Does anyone think Eibach would sell a lowering spring set and a camber kit/alignment kit that would not ever restore the OEM camber settings?
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Have you contacted Eibach for any help with this. The only way this will be resolved is between Eibach and your alignment shop.
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