Bad Brat84 Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 The camber on my 84 Brat is worse now and has worn through to the cords on the passenger side front tire. Driver side is bad but liveable. I know there is not any factory adjustment for this and I know it is a common issue. I know I'm not the first with the problem but I can't find any old post on this or anything in the USRM. Any suggestions before I replace the tires? It has adjustable shocks and they are all the way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodaka Rider Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 Is the tire worn on the outside edge, or the inside edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Brat84 Posted September 19, 2003 Author Share Posted September 19, 2003 It is worn on the outside edge which seems typical for this vintage Subaru. It is visible to the eye why the tires wear on the outside \ / . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonOfScio Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 if your car lifted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 mine does that with the adjustable shocks cranked. would the wrong shocks do it guys? what about crappy worn to hell ball joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Brat84 Posted September 19, 2003 Author Share Posted September 19, 2003 it was worse with the shocks cranked to raise the front end but they are all the way back down now. I checked the suspension and noticed the ball joint is in the correct spot to affect the camber but felt like it was still tight. I know I saw some old post with someone who made changes at the top of the strut to give some adjustments. But what would change so much to make it necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Brat84 Posted September 20, 2003 Author Share Posted September 20, 2003 anybody? I know there have been alot of comments and suggestions on this before so I'll bump it back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest subu luvr Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 when i replaced the struts in the hatch, i saw atop the upper spring perch, something about "this way" for 2wd and "that way" for 4x4. i believe you rotate the top of the strut 180 degrees dont quote me, but have a look at the top of your strut and see if you see any markings. i will go look at the spares i have. and even if i am wrong, you can slot the top strut mount holes to let you move the top of the strut inwards, toward the motor, thus correcting the camber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Pull your ball joints out and check them. Check the lower control arm bushings maybe? Wheel Bearings? I think I would probably just tear one side of the suspension down, and see what is in there.... something is wore out. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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