Rear Suspension Camber Problem

[Guest stevebroad]

Hi

I have just bought an EXMO with wishbone front suspension. No problems there but there seems to be an issue with the rear set up.

 

Although everything looks fine, the rear wheels have an awful lot of negative camber which can't be good for tyre wear. On searching the net, I discovered a guy who had had the same problem. He has posted an AutoCad drawing of a tapered plate designed to return the wheels to a more upright stance. It fits between the semi-trialing arm and the hub. Looks like a good idea to me, however:

 

1. Does anyone else have the same problem?

2. Is it a design or build fault.

3. Does the plate idea hold water?

 

I can get the plates laser cut but the set up cost makes one pair expensive. If this is an accepted fix does anyone else fancy some plates?

 

Steve

[Guest chris brown]

Steve

Try Peter Bell he has had lots made over the last couple of years and might still have some.

 

In answer to your 3 questions

 

1. Does anyone else have the same problem? Yes lots and it’s not just the Exmo but all Sierra based cars.

 

2. Is it a design or build fault. Nether really it’s just that we are running our cars lower than the Sierra was intended to

 

3. Does the plate idea hold water? Yes what it does is bring the wheels back somewhere near upright

[Guest Tim Norman]

Another way to solve the problem is to mount the diff higher. Worked for me.

[Guest Al-Bicester]

Hi

I have just bought an EXMO with wishbone front suspension. No problems there but there seems to be an issue with the rear set up.

 

Although everything looks fine, the rear wheels have an awful lot of negative camber which can't be good for tyre wear. On searching the net, I discovered a guy who had had the same problem. He has posted an AutoCad drawing of a tapered plate designed to return the wheels to a more upright stance. It fits between the semi-trialing arm and the hub. Looks like a good idea to me, however:

 

1. Does anyone else have the same problem?

2. Is it a design or build fault.

3. Does the plate idea hold water?

 

I can get the plates laser cut but the set up cost makes one pair expensive. If this is an accepted fix does anyone else fancy some plates?

 

Steve

 

 

I have a series 3A with a similar looking set up at the rear, if you can make a set of plates then count me in as well please.

 

Many thanks

 

Al

[Guest timswait]

As said, common to all Sierra based cars, but some degree of -ve camber isn't necessarily a problem:

Previous Thread

[steve in stockport]

i've just fitted some of Peter Bell's camber wedges on my car this week to get rid of some of the neg camber cos it was killing the insde edges of the tyres.

not had chance for a decent test drive yet due to the delightful summer weather we're having at the moment

 

 

Steve

[Guest stevebroad]

I have a series 3A with a similar looking set up at the rear, if you can make a set of plates then count me in as well please.

 

Many thanks

 

Al

 

Hi Al, any anyone else with this affliction :-)

 

Peter Bell has advised me that he will get another batch of plates made up as other members are also interested in them. If you want some, add your name to his list (I have).

 

Steve

[NeilD]

Where is his list????

[Peter Bell]

I haven't really got a list on here but this looks as though it might turn into one! please email me if you want some.

Peter

[NeilD]

Any idea of cost?

[Peter Bell]

Daren't put a price on here as they are for sale items but the price is still the same as they were, here is link. I hope! Link

Peter.

[Mat-Moo]

Your such a good boy!

[Guest salty_monk]

Daren't put a price on here as they are for sale items

 

 

Creep!!

 

[Peter Bell]

Your such a good boy!

Creep!!

I am still waiting to see Mrs Mat in a certain T shirt so I have to keep in his good books!

Peter

[Guest Lotus Eater]

Steve

 

I am the guy who posted the AutoCad drawing. It was not an original idea, I got it from Tony Hurst in the NW RHOC&R. Quite a lot are in use. I have two on my 2B and it works fine. I passed the taper turning jig to the NW RH&OCR Contact Jim Stott. The spacer for the nearside wheel is another essential mod. www.colinusher.info

Regards