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    Caster adjustment.

    Does the EX Coupe come with caster adjustment?

    Can this be done from home anyway?

    Will adjusting caster affect camber or toe?

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    The caster can be adjusted, but not very easily. The radius rod from the front cross member to the lower control arm typically has one shim installed between a shoulder on the rod and the large rear washer that interfaces with the rear rubber bushing. Removing the shim will increase caster (pull the lower control arm slightly more forward); installing more shims will decrease caster. I forget at the moment how much caster is supposed to change per shim.

    To remove or install the shims, you have to remove the radius rod; this can be done at home. I suspect that it will affect camber and toe a little; probably best to set caster first, then toe (no camber adjustment on a stock suspension).
    Last edited by Fleetw00d; 07-06-2017, 12:17 AM.
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      #3
      Technically, the only alignment angle that is truly adjustable from the factory is toe. Caster and camber are not intended to be adjustable. That being said, what fleetw00d says is correct.

      Adjusting any alignment angle without the proper knowledge and tools to do so is a very bad idea, however. Small differences that are undetectable to the amateur eye can have drastic effects on your vehicle's handling, braking, and component wear. A professional's experience and resources are valuable here, and usually worth paying for. Anything beyond toe should probably be left to a professional that deals with such things (not the kid at the local tire shop that is only used to setting toe to be "within spec" according to the questionably calibrated machine he's using.)






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