What should camber be set at?
For a normal car you typically want to maintain a slight amount of negative camber (0.5 – 1°) to have a good balance of cornering grip, braking grip, and tire wear. On most vehicles it’s common to have slightly more negative camber (0.8 – 1.3°) in the rear to reduce the chances of oversteer (loss of grip in rear).
What do you adjust first camber or caster?
Once you’ve established the camber, caster is the next angle to check. With the bubble gauge installed on the hub, turn the tire inboard 20 degrees and level the gauge….How To Align Your Car.
| Typical Street Performance | Drag Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Camber | -1/2 to -3/4 degree | 0 to -1/2 degree |
| Caster | +4 or more degrees | +4 or more degrees |
Does adjusting camber affect caster?
The greater the amount of positive caster, the more self-centering and responsive the vehicle will be. Also, increasing positive caster will have the effect of increasing negative camber on the outside front wheel of the vehicle in a turn.
What can cause negative caster?
In any case, set back may result in a negative caster condition because a wheel, left or right, was pushed back. Result: The wheelbase is now shorter on one side of the vehicle than the other. Too much negative caster may cause the vehicle to wander and cause the steering experience to become mushy.
Are the camber and camber adjustable?
Camber and Caster are adjustable with OE shims at the upper control arm. The rear, solid axle suspension is not adjustable. The recommended alignment type is THRUSTLINE.
Where can I find alignment specs for my Mustang?
At AlignmentSpecs.com, we provide accurate and complete wheel alignment specifications, ball joint testing specifications, chassis/suspension height specifications, and other service data necessary to service your customer’s Mustang, or your own.
How do you adjust the suspension on a Mustang II?
The Second Generation Mustang II also has a short-long arm (SLA) front suspension, which is fully adjustable for Camber, Caster, and Toe. Camber and Caster are adjustable by repositioning the upper control arm at the pivot shaft bolts. (See Illustration here.) The rear, solid axle suspension is not adjustable.