Which part do I shim?

大LO · 02-08-06, 07:47 PM

Hi all I've just lowered my ride and I need to correct the REAR camber. I've read several members(ChrisK, and a few others) about using washers and longer bolts but they never mentioned which part of the rear suspension member that needs it. Does anyone have any pictures/diagrams to assist me in this install? TIA

-Jim

PSA · 02-09-06, 09:47 AM

Shims go between the rear upper arm and the body. GM camber shims can be used so you don't have to pull the bolts all the way out. After setting the camber, the toe will have to be adjusted.

大LO · 02-09-06, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSA

Shims go between the rear upper arm and the body. GM camber shims can be used so you don't have to pull the bolts all the way out. After setting the camber, the toe will have to be adjusted.

Gotcha! I'm betting 2 GM shims per bolt for a 2" drop. We shall see. Thanks a bunch!

mrkeith · 02-09-06, 03:41 PM

Keep me posted on how well this works out for you!

Blackend · 04-17-06, 07:33 PM

Any update on this? Did the GM Camber Shims work out?

Hotstartup · 04-17-06, 08:48 PM

u dont need any special camber kit for this, just get horse shoe shaped shims, thats wat i used.

Blackend · 04-17-06, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotstartup

u dont need any special camber kit for this, just get horse shoe shaped shims, thats wat i used.

Where'd you get 'em?

ChrisK · 04-17-06, 11:48 PM

I now recomend the shims because it is a PITA to remove and reinstall the bolts. Sometimes it goes back in real easy, and sometimes it is a bitch to realign since there is still tension on the arms. With the shims you don't have to fully remove the bolts so you wont have that problem. Fortunately for me it was a 1 time job so since I had the washers in there was no reason to change to the shims. If we do my friends new 94 Legend Coupe (He had my old 91 before) we will definately use shims this time around.

burnett03 · 04-18-06, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisK

I now recomend the shims because it is a PITA to remove and reinstall the bolts. Sometimes it goes back in real easy, and sometimes it is a bitch to realign since there is still tension on the arms. With the shims you don't have to fully remove the bolts so you wont have that problem. Fortunately for me it was a 1 time job so since I had the washers in there was no reason to change to the shims. If we do my friends new 94 Legend Coupe (He had my old 91 before) we will definately use shims this time around.

can you get a pic. of exactly where u shim?

ChrisK · 04-18-06, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnett03

can you get a pic. of exactly where u shim?

I can't. I no longer have a Legend and I don't know when we will be working n my friends car. Someone else could probably get a pic though.

Hotstartup · 04-18-06, 07:56 AM

ill get one tommorow if i get time

大LO · 10-21-06, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burnett03

can you get a pic. of exactly where u shim?

Took me a while to find these shims but it worked out perfectly. The negative camber is virtually gone.

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大LO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: soma Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	Where do I shim? Hi all I've just lowered my ride and I need to correct the REAR camber. I've read several members(ChrisK, and a few others) about using washers and longer bolts but they never mentioned which part of the rear suspension member that needs it. Does anyone have any pictures/diagrams to assist me in this install? TIA -Jim Last edited by 大LO : 02-09-06 at 03:17 PM.

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Hotstartup Type I King Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9,198 Car 1: 92 LS Sedan Car 2: 91 LS Coupe 5 spd iTrader: (7)	u dont need any special camber kit for this, just get horse shoe shaped shims, thats wat i used.

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ChrisK 0000$$$$0000####0000 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 4,972 Car 1: Acura iTrader: (0)	I now recomend the shims because it is a PITA to remove and reinstall the bolts. Sometimes it goes back in real easy, and sometimes it is a bitch to realign since there is still tension on the arms. With the shims you don't have to fully remove the bolts so you wont have that problem. Fortunately for me it was a 1 time job so since I had the washers in there was no reason to change to the shims. If we do my friends new 94 Legend Coupe (He had my old 91 before) we will definately use shims this time around.

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Hotstartup Type I King Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9,198 Car 1: 92 LS Sedan Car 2: 91 LS Coupe 5 spd iTrader: (7)	ill get one tommorow if i get time

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