Evo VI – Quick Wheel Alignment Check

(First posted on MLR forum in March 2012)

After fitting new rear lower bushes I thought I should check the geo. I figured it would also be worth checking and adjusting the front camber as it has been fitted with Tein camber brackets.

camber caster gauge

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using the gauge i set the fronts to -1.5 deg and the rears to -1 deg camber

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an example of one of the fronts. dial A is the one used for camber

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I also like to check the camber by measuring the offset of the top and bottom of the wheel rim compared to a plumb line like this….

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I drew this up so i’d know what offset was what camber

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my dad bought this tracking gauge many years ago. I think it’s older than me

I’ve found it very useful over the years. I set the tracking to 0 toe as a start point and I will experiment with toe in and out to see what I prefer.

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