[Healeys] BJ8 Front suspension camber issues

[David Nock]

We have offset bushings available to adjust the camber. If you want  
optimum handling give a little negative camber. You will get a littl  
more tire wear but the car will handle much better.




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Apr 9, 2009, at 5:31 AM, Weston Keyes wrote:

> Hello Folks,
>
>     I am trying to solve a problem that the previous restorer may  
> have welded
> in.(Mounting Shock mounts in wrong place) Basically one wheel has a  
> 1 degree
> positive camber and the other a 1 degree negative camber. I have  
> researched
> the archives and it seems that many opinions point to the fact that  
> 0 degree
> or even certain amounts of negative camber are OK. Any thoughts?
>
> Can I assume as long as both sides are the same 0 degrees is OK?
>
>     I have explored through the archives the number of ways to  
> change the
> camber angle including:
> 1. bending or replacing with different lengths the shock arms
> 2. Using offset trunion bushings
> 3. Moving the shock mounting plate into the right place
>
> I'd rather not get into welding or changing or bending shock arms.  
> I can try
> the offset bushings.
>
> How about slotting the holes in the shock so that the shock can be  
> moved in or
> out?
>
> I realize this is now generally good practice but I have calculated  
> that the
> amount of material to remove is small and there would still be good  
> strength.
>
> Any advice?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Wes Keyes
> York,Maine
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