Control Arm question - Lateral-g Forums

**Flash68** · #1 01-23-2008, 07:10 PM

Can someone tell me if different brands of control arms (specifically AirRide Strong Arms vs. SpeedTech) installed on the same front setup will cause the wheel/tire combo to stick out further or tuck in more than with the other brand?

We ordered my fronts after much research and communication with other 68 Camaro owners and am pretty sure I nailed the width/BS numbers, but apparently the tire sticks waaay out of the fender too far (like an inch at least). I have Strong Arms now but am wondering if using them caused this. Can the difference be as much as an inch??

I did a search and couldn't find the answer so I posted this.

thanks!

ProdigyCustoms · #2 01-23-2008, 10:22 PM

Put a 24" level on the tire and make sure the top of the tire is leaning in (Negatvie camber) Half to one degree would be something around a 1/2". I can almost bet you have possitive caster right now (tire leaning out at the top).

**darren@ridetech** · #3 01-24-2008, 06:47 AM

The StrongArms are built to factory width.
Frank, don't some of the aftermarket disc brake kits push the wheel out a little?

**Flash68** · #4 01-24-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darren@ridetech

The StrongArms are built to factory width.
Frank, don't some of the aftermarket disc brake kits push the wheel out a little?

We are using Wilwood 13" rotors on front.

**Flash68** · #5 01-24-2008, 12:39 PM

we feel the wheel maker might have made an error in the dimensions. Probably gonna send back for adjustments.

What's the maximum amount of shims you guys feel good about running for the camber/caster adjustments? 3/8"? 1/2"?

Blake Foster · #6 01-24-2008, 05:30 PM

the shims all depend on the condition of the sub frame, if it has sagged or is bent, our arms are also built to factory widths, it sounds like the wheel off set is wrong, what size and back space wheels do you have?