Hi All
Along with trying to put the rest of my car back together,
I was finally getting around to installing those beautiful Dynatech
Camber Plates that a number of us got in a Group Buy, a few of years back (
code for I am to embarrassed to admit how many years ago!). I was hoping
that maybe some of you guys out there, who installed them yourself,
could give me a run down to what needs to be done. Or, maybe point me to
a write up that exists. I did see some info from Bill, who installed
them, but he was dealing with one issue of installing them. Forgive my
ignorance, as maybe all camber plates are installed the same way...
If so, I'll take whatever info you guys can give me. .
Thanks in advance

Kind regards
Ed
ps I did a search but had little luck

 

is a very straight forward installation.

 

pull the entire leg out and don't do the big nut until the leg is out of the car .. you might need spring compressors some one on here is likley to lend you some ..

 

they sell some spring compressors on pep boys, let the car rest put the compressors on, than lift the car up, loosen the 4 nuts that hold the strut, use a torque wrench top removed the strut nut, install camber plate attach nut. 10 minutes job.

 

I think Oreilly will even rent you the tool for free - just leave a deposit and get it back when tool is returned.

 

When tearning down my front end bought a set of compressors at Harbor Freight for next to nothing. Worked great when did the Paragon Koni insert deals. Camber plates are just four bolts when have the struts off. Since didn't plan or lowering or coil overs (street car) just used Ian's non-adjustable solid mounts with the helm bearings.

 

Hi Guys thanks for the tips
As far as pulling the entire leg out, that would require undoing the bolts not only the 4 at the top but also at the bottom of the strut, there are two bolts attached to the rotor housing. Do I need to mark these or are they pre set ( i.e. They are NOT involved in the camber setting? )

As for the strut compressor; Yes thanks I bought the one at Harbor Freight a few years ago in anticipation of this job... Great call
Thanks and keep any other tips coming...
Regards
Ed

 

Good idea, except I already have the car up on Jack Stands with the front wheels removed. So I guess it will take me a tad longer to squeeze the spring. I have a Turbo S set up so I hope the adjustable perches don't get in the way of the spring compressor
regards
Ed

ps By torque wrench I assume you mean air powered wrench ?

 

If using the spring compressor gives you any fits, just remove the front sway bar during the job. That will let the a-arms swing down far enough to pull the entire strut assembly down without compressing the springs (based on my experience - assuming I started with stock Koni's on mine - which I think was the case).

 

Thanks Jim
Actually the sway bar is already removed. So I guess I don't need to use the spring compressor ? I have the M758 which is the 88 TS Supen....
Kind regards
Ed

 

Thinking...now recalling...the PO had already replaced the front springs to lower the car, but left the stock struts, so that would explain why I didn't need to compress my springs.

 

10 mins! It takes me 10 mins just to pull some toilet paper off the roll !!
Help... I removed the clip on the strut for the brake line but the line is still not slipping out of the notch on the strut. Do I need to tap it off the tab or do I need to drain the brake fluid and open the line up ? ... From the looks of these, lines are they OK ? They look a bit corroded but I assume I could clean'em up
Thanks in advance
Ed
ps from the the picture, I just saw what looks like a rubber o-ring maybe that's what's getting caught and will not allow the brake line to come free form the strut?

 

WD40 + wiggle (pry eeeeeasy)

 

Really.... OK
How do I remove the pad sensors ? Just pull out the white plugs with the black wire from the white drum shaped plastic body?
Thanks
Ed

 

OK, got it off. I had put WD 40 on it already, but did it again... The only way that sucker was coming off was with a small piece of wood .. a 1x1 and just tapped away slowly but surely it started to slide down... It was very tight

Now, I guess I need to compress the spring and remove the bolts from the top and bottom ...?

Do I need to support the spindle and rotor when the strut comes off ?

Thanks
Ed