Stupid Camber adjustment on FK Coilovers

[Will F]

Just bought some FK coilovers and noticed that they have an elongated hole on the strut for camber adjustmaent...

I didnt have any special bolts with them, should I have??

Is there an easy way to set these up, or will I need to get camber bolts and take it somewhere to get aligned?

[Martin]

If you speak to K.robinson he'l tell ya what needs doing.. he got his welded i think..


Martin

[Adam]

Yeah i think keith got a small plate welded over the hole so it left a round hole instead of elongated.
And then fitted adjustable top mounts.

I guess you could just use camber bolts tho and get it setup.
But it will need doing everytime you remove the strut.

[Will F]

I know!! Its stupid!

There must be an easier/better method?!

[Stuart]

maybe get the mk1 golf top hole bolts. they have a cam under the "washer" on teh bolt head that will move round the slot to give camber adjsutment. plus they dont tend to "slip" like with keiths experience...

[rc]

you dont need different bolts! i set mine up on a 4 wheel alignment machine! there is alot of adjustment possitive and negative so u'll need to get them set up proply otherwise your tyres will only last 5 mins! you only need those special camber adjustin bolts on standard struts without a slot in them!

[Stuart]

yes there is lots of adjsutment but keith had a situation where the bolt slipped and the wheel "fell" into the shock.....

thats why the golk bolts "should" stop that...

[Chris]

or try this.

Fit some larger washers with the bolts, get it setup on some decent alignment gear, tighten the bolts up good and proper. Then drive steady to a welder and weld the big washers to the strut. They wont move then.

Chris

[rc]

yes there is lots of adjsutment but keith had a situation where the bolt slipped and the wheel "fell" into the shock.....

thats why the golk bolts "should" stop that...

i never had any trouble with mine?

[Chris]

you aren't driving it hard enough then

[rc]

you aren't driving it hard enough then

lol it got abused beleive me!

[Will F]

Good idea Chris you big gay...

All I need to do is find someone local who can weld.

OR never remove that bolt ever again?:D

[Phil GTE]

I have Keith's old coilovers.

A plate was welded on so only the standard size bolt fits.

Before this mod, they slipped whilst on track.......


Pointless imo,get a plate welded on sharpish. Say hello to Rich for me ;)