John---You're correct in that when you (re)place the body on the frame,
it will reduce the positive camber, as weight 'shortens' the spring
length. Unlike the front suspension parts, the rear ones will respond by
changing to a more negative set when all road-going weight has been
added. Plus, you'll have to roll the car several feet forwards or
backwards to get (near) the final camber.
Dick T.
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From: "John Zimmerman" <JohnZimmerman@vandorndemag.com>
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Subject: Rear Camber
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Reply-To: "John Zimmerman" <JohnZimmerman@vandorndemag.com>
Good morning,
It was a great weekend. I got the whole rear end reassembled and installed
this weekend and finally got the chasis rolling again. When I put the chasis
back on the ground (the body is off at the present time) there seemed to be an
excessive amount of positive camber. I did replace the brackets for the
trailing arms ,1 notch on the outside, 3 notches inboard. This was the same
set up that I took off the car. I did not get new shims but just reused th old
ones in their original locations. The bolts for the brackets to the frame and
the trailing arm brackets are snug but not tight. I tried jacking up each rear
wheel to try and kick it out, but this didn't do anything. Will the camber
straighten out or take the correct "set" when the body is put back down? Any
information or tips will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
John Z
'76 TR6
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