I'm curious as to why the camber adjustment bolts on the strut leg are splined on the Mustang. They aren't on my other cars.
The reason i ask is i had one move a the track on the weekend. Unfortunately couldn't move it back whilst there so had to call it a day.
To me it seems strange that having an interference fit on one side could prevent the bolt from actually clamping the 2 ears of the strut leg. If it stops short even at a minuscule level the other side will pull down but you wont have a good clamp. To make matters worse the 2 flanges on the bolt and nut are both beautifully smooth and apparently slide nicely when enough load is applied. I obviously wasn't manly enough to tighten it sufficiently.
After a brief search here i did find out about the camber locks which was what i had envisioned in my mind as a mechanical lockout. Glad to know they actually exist even though i have no chance of finding them in Australia. Well, probably have a better chance of winning lotto.
Has anyone used non-oem hardware? Has anyone used Nord-lock washers that have a grip surface to prevent loosening and add a friction surface. I figure this side of the suspension should be a set and forget. Adjust for wheel clearance and lock it down. Adjust camber via the camber plates at the top to your hearts content.
Looking forward to an education from you guys with more understanding than me.
The reason i ask is i had one move a the track on the weekend. Unfortunately couldn't move it back whilst there so had to call it a day.
To me it seems strange that having an interference fit on one side could prevent the bolt from actually clamping the 2 ears of the strut leg. If it stops short even at a minuscule level the other side will pull down but you wont have a good clamp. To make matters worse the 2 flanges on the bolt and nut are both beautifully smooth and apparently slide nicely when enough load is applied. I obviously wasn't manly enough to tighten it sufficiently.
After a brief search here i did find out about the camber locks which was what i had envisioned in my mind as a mechanical lockout. Glad to know they actually exist even though i have no chance of finding them in Australia. Well, probably have a better chance of winning lotto.
Has anyone used non-oem hardware? Has anyone used Nord-lock washers that have a grip surface to prevent loosening and add a friction surface. I figure this side of the suspension should be a set and forget. Adjust for wheel clearance and lock it down. Adjust camber via the camber plates at the top to your hearts content.
Looking forward to an education from you guys with more understanding than me.
