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front end camber


megapod
07-05-2005, 10:07 PM
have a 1967 type 1 and would like to know if it is possible to adjust camber of the front wheels? if so, what is the procedure. thanks

trooperbrett
07-06-2005, 07:41 PM
Yep, it can be done, any good manual should have the proceedure. You're going to need some specialized tools to do it, it's almost worth it to take it to a good front end or tire shop you trust. If I remember correctly (I had a '67 till it burned to the ground) the ball joints are eccentric and as you turn them they move the spindle, I think that's how the caster and camber are adjusted.

Good luck, '67's are the best bug ever made!

Brett

megapod
07-06-2005, 07:58 PM
thanks for thanks info.

BoatCop
07-06-2005, 10:55 PM
If you look at the upper ball joint(s), you'll see a hex head surrounding the stud where it goes into the spindle arm. That fitting has an off-set hole, so that when you turn it, it adjusts the camber.

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