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5. On most traditional American cars with upper and lower A-arms, camber (as well as caster) adjustments are made with shims inserted between the upper-control-arm shaft and the frame bracket. On a newly built suspension, start with two 1/8-inch shims per side. For cars that don’t use shims, check a service manual to determine how to make the adjustments.
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5. On most traditional American cars with upper and lower A-arms, camber (as well as caster) adjustments are made with shims inserted between the upper-control-arm shaft and the frame bracket. On a newly built suspension, start with two 1/8-inch shims per side. For cars that don’t use shims, check a service manual to determine how to make the adjustments.  View Related Article

 

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