I've searched the forum, found plenty of info on this. But the problem with those posts is they are old, and they give me ideas on what to do, but nobody ever follows up on what ended up working out for them.
Got a 1990 Geo Tracker, 2dr. Installed Calmini 3" suspension kit. Added weight: Trail Tough tube bumper, will be using a winch on the front as wellHave not driven it at all, have not broken in the springs yet, etc. Took it to the alignment shop today...
The mechanic there called me and told me from what it looks like, there is no way for him to correct the camber. He got the toe-in adjusted right, but the camber is way off. He wanted to know if there is ANYTHING that was included with the kit that accidentally got left out. I explained that's how it is, but I am still calling Calmini in the morning for their input on what experience they have with the kit.
I did a lot of research before buying this kit, and if EVERYONE else can do it, then mine shouldn't be a problem, either. He said camber bolts and elongating the strut holes are the only adjustment possible, but he stated that there's not enough strut there for him grind out that much to correct the camber angle; it's too far off.
What has worked for other people in this situation? My family has gone to this shop for years, we trust them very much on a personal basis, so that is not an issue. But I also am considering taking it elsewhere for a second opinion.
Do the camber bolts actually work enough for this amount of camber adjustment needed?
Also, instead of getting the alignment 100% corrected right now, should I get it more "drivable" first, to allow the springs to settle, before doing a "fine-tuning" alignment after the nest 1,000 miles or so? Even mounting the winch for day-to-day driving would help a lot, I knor that, and as or the rear, a small trailer would help that break-in, too.
I hope you guys can help me out here, someone's gotta have had this problem before.
Here is the latest picture of how my alignment looked before taking it in to the ship...