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Old 03-27-15, 08:17 PM
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Default 2003 Lexus Ls430 passenger rear camber help

Took car in for alignment. Right passenger rear camber -2.9, please advise.
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Originally Posted by lexusauto
Took car in for alignment. Right passenger rear camber -2.9, please advise
This really depends if your car is lowered, the toe is most important. I lowered mine with Tein CS. The toes are to spec and camber to RH rear axle is -2.35 I haven't seen too much of a camber wear. As long as your toes are to spec and make sure to keep a look every month or so you'll be fine.
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If you wanted to correct that camber, you will have to install aftermarket parts. The OEM parts don't give you much flexibility.

Try Megans, they are the cheapest yet better camber/toe/traction arms.
http://www.meganracing.com/product.a...=1189&catid=25
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Thanks for the advice guys, you've been a great help. It's crazy, but you can look at that rear wheel and tell it's different when the car is sitting there.
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Hey, should I get the two, four, or six piece camber set? Thanks again?
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you only need the camber arms, oem toes will be fine for you.
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Sweet! Thanks
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I dont understand how your alignment can be that out of spec. Are you lowered? If you are at stock height I would look at other suspension components to see if there is anything else worn or out of whack. The rear suspension is comprised of 3 lower links and an upper "A" arm. The OE lower link that handles camber is non adjustable so it should not change unless the bushings are worn or something else is wrong.
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Thanks Hilo, that's what I was wondering when I posted this thread. Maybe off to the dealer to find out what is amiss.
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Have you ever had your car aligned before? If so and it was in spec then and is out now I would go see a mechanic and have it checked out.
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