In a message dated 97-11-15 15:53:12 EST, fold@mail.bcpl.lib.md.us writes:
> That's correct. There is no adjustment in the normal sense of the word.
> If camber isn't within specs, then it's due to frame damage, suspension
> damage, or badly sagged springs. The correct solution is to repair the
> damage.
>
> You CAN add a bit of positive camber by shimming the removable cross-brace
> that bolts between the tops of the two spring towers. I've known it to be
> done to correct negative camber due to sagged coil springs, but IMHO it
> isn't a good idea. It affects both sides equally, so it doesn't help where
> the camber isn't already the same on both sides.
>
Thanks, Chip. I guess this finally closes this thread. SO ALL - this is
what I found out from my prior research and from various members on the list.
1. The TR4 manuals describe how to measure camber
2. If the camber is out of spec it means that the front end has been damaged
in some way (suspension or frame).
3. If the camber is out of spec then the damaged parts must be fixed
4. There is no simple way to adjust camber on a TR4. Castor and toe-in can
be adjusted as shown in the manuals.
(This does NOT apply to TR4A\250\6's)
That's it. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Cheers.
Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT33118L (original owner and still learning)
VTR TR4 vehicle consultant
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