Front Camber issue

[Vega312]

My car keeps going out of alignment. I have not had any accidents or hit curbs. Just recently my car began pulling to the right and eating inner and outer edge of the front left tire. An allignment shop told me I have -1.6 Camber and it is not adjustable. My car my 2019 GT2 only has 65k miles and my suspension components should not be bad. It seems the issue started when I replaced intake filters where I had to remove the strut braces. Allignment shop was not able to find any damage to suspension. Any ideas what I can do to fix it? Pics are before and after.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Coil over shock absorbers? I've read on here, and the wheel and tire shop I go to, have said, that coilovers are the only way to get camber adjustment in the front. It is what I will move to if my front tire wear gets any worse. I've fought outer edge wear in front for the life of the car. It bugs me that tread depth remains in the middle and the edge is shot. Lately, my RF tire has worn in the center, because I increased psi to slow down edge wear. My last alignment was not out of spec camber-wise or they would have told me. So, I am probably not dealing with what you are.

 

[Vega312]

Coil over shock absorbers? I've read on here, and the wheel and tire shop I go to, have said, that coilovers are the only way to get camber adjustment in the front. It is what I will move to if my front tire wear gets any worse. I've fought outer edge wear in front for the life of the car. It bugs me that tread depth remains in the middle and the edge is shot. Lately, my RF tire has worn in the center, because I increased psi to slow down edge wear. My last alignment was not out of spec camber-wise or they would have told me. So, I am probably not dealing with what you are.

I was told that it might be a strut issue in the front. Might have to increase the PSI in the front to save my new tire.

 

[Nicetwin123]

Just picked up my 2018 GT2 at the shop and have a similar camber issue in front left wheel. Was told installing a camber bolt could fix it and would cost about $250.

 

[Volfy]

Just picked up my 2018 GT2 at the shop and have a similar camber issue in front left wheel. Was told installing a camber bolt could fix it and would cost about $250.

No it won't. Whoever told you this either is unfamiliar with the Stinger or flat out lied to you.

Stinger's front MacPherson struts have a cup-and-cylinder type lower mount, so there are no provisions for eccentric bolts to alter the attachment angle.

The most common way to gain adjustable camber is with coilovers that have a top camber plate. Not all coilovers come with that. KW's Stinger kit does not.

If your front camber is off that much, a couple of likely causes:

1. Car hit a big ol' pot hole or kissed the curb hard, enough to tweak the top bearing, suspension arms and/or bushings out of spec.

2. Prior owner installed/uninstalled aftermarket suspension parts and didn't do it correctly.

 

[Nicetwin123]

No it won't. Whoever told you this either is unfamiliar with the Stinger or flat out lied to you.

Stinger's front MacPherson struts have a cup-and-cylinder type lower mount, so there are no provisions for eccentric bolts to alter the attachment angle.

The most common way to gain adjustable camber is with coilovers that have a top camber plate. Not all coilovers come with that. KW's Stinger kit does not.

If your front camber is off that much, a couple of likely causes:

1. Car hit a big ol' pot hole or kissed the curb hard, enough to tweak the top bearing, suspension arms and/or bushings out of spec.

2. Prior owner installed/uninstalled aftermarket suspension parts and didn't do it correctly.

Thanks for that information! Pretty sure the shop I was at is great for everyday alignments but not familiar with the Stinger specifically. I've had my 2018 Stinger since the get go. My guess is a big pothole. No curbs hit. One big deer hit with about 15K worth of straight on front damage but that was a couple years ago. Any recommendations on coilovers for the Stinger? I'm just a girly girl trying to do the research and make my Stinger last as long as possible Thanks!

 

[Volfy]

Thanks for that information! Pretty sure the shop I was at is great for everyday alignments but not familiar with the Stinger specifically. I've had my 2018 Stinger since the get go. My guess is a big pothole. No curbs hit. One big deer hit with about 15K worth of straight on front damage but that was a couple years ago. Any recommendations on coilovers for the Stinger? I'm just a girly girl trying to do the research and make my Stinger last as long as possible Thanks!

I would first find out exactly what caused the camber shift on your front. If it turns out to be a part that the aftermarket coilover doesn't replace, then that damaged part will still be there. Even if the coilover kit does allow you to dial camber back in proper range, the damaged part will likely still cause other problem(s).

For example, if it's a bent lower control arm or blown strut bearing, you'll be much better off just replacing it. Probably be less expensive too.

Now then, if it turns out to be the strut itself that's bad, then maybe it's worth considering switching to coilovers all together. If yours is a GT2, it should have electronic suspension control, and that means even a single strut replacement might be rather expensive. A good coilover kit starts at about $1200-$1500, plus labor for install, of course, unless you DIY. Still, I would only recommend it if you're a one of us performance car nuts and already considering lowering your car and possibly switching over to coilovers. In that case, a damaged strut provides a convenient excuse. Otherwise, if this is your daily driver and you're not really into performance mods, there is a lot to be said for keeping the car stock and unmolested.

 

[Nicetwin123]

I would first find out exactly what caused the camber shift on your front. If it turns out to be a part that the aftermarket coilover doesn't replace, then that damaged part will still be there. Even if the coilover kit does allow you to dial camber back in proper range, the damaged part will likely still cause other problem(s).

For example, if it's a bent lower control arm or blown strut bearing, you'll be much better off just replacing it. Probably be less expensive too.

Now then, if it turns out to be the strut itself that's bad, then maybe it's worth considering switching to coilovers all together. If yours is a GT2, it should have electronic suspension control, and that means even a single strut replacement might be rather expensive. A good coilover kit starts at about $1200-$1500, plus labor for install, of course, unless you DIY. Still, I would only recommend it if you're a one of us performance car nuts and already considering lowering your car and possibly switching over to coilovers. In that case, a damaged strut provides a convenient excuse. Otherwise, if this is your daily driver and you're not really into performance mods, there is a lot to be said for keeping the car stock and unmolested.

Thanks for your input. After a little more research on this forum I see you're maybe a performance car nut as you mention . I did see some of your other posts. Your knowledge is appreciated. My GT2 is my daily driver and absolutely love it. I will try to get to the root of what caused the camber shift first and go from there. Thanks again!

 

[Deleted member 11966]

I actually had a front camber issue and when my mechanic couldn't fix/adjust it, i took the car to the dealer and they managed to fix it. When I lowered the car they fixed the alignment again. When I asked the mechanic in the dealership he said he adjusted the front by somehow adjusting the rear camber/toe values. I don't truly understand how that works but that is what they told me.