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Old Jul 19, 2017 | 10:20 PM
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I just ran a track event and prior the event I had a reputable indy do a four wheel alignment set to GT 3 specs. After the event, on my way home the steering wheel was off center, I didnt go off course and didnt hit anything and no potholes were hit. I checked the camber on each wheel and only the left rear wheel remained at neg 1.5 degrees, the other three wheels shifted out of alignment. Do I need to get After market adjustable toe links for the rear and why would the front camber shift. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.
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Old Jul 19, 2017 | 11:35 PM
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I'd guess its more about if the locking nuts were done up to the correct torque.

All the suspension components have a torque and some require a right angle ring for the torque wrench because a standard socket wont work.

I'd say somethings come loose because of that.
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 01:23 PM
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Unable to get any negative camber on left frt suspension after track event, nothing bent bushings and BJ all tight, alignment was spot on prior event and I had no off course or any other excursion that would throw out the alignment. Has anyone ever had an upper strut mount bend or distort. Both strut mounts are Lemfoerder Mounts installed a short time ago.
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Jnelso
Unable to get any negative camber on left frt suspension after track event, nothing bent bushings and BJ all tight, alignment was spot on prior event and I had no off course or any other excursion that would throw out the alignment. Has anyone ever had an upper strut mount bend or distort. Both strut mounts are Lemfoerder Mounts installed a short time ago.
Has the strut shifted position? If the strut was not properly bolted at the top loads encountered during a DE could have had the strut shift.
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Old Jul 22, 2017 | 01:53 PM
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Doesnt appear to have shifted, but I'm going to pull out the assembly this afternoon.
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