INSTALLING REAR CAMBER KIT!

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Today We Demonstrate How to Install Adjustable Rear Camber/Control Arms! Join our Community of DIY'ers: ru-vid.com... Follow us on Facebook for More DIY Goodness: / e.doityourself
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Any application in which the vehicle is lowered, adjustable camber (or) control arms are required to maintain proper alignment. Failure to install these will result in excessive negative camber which can cause various issues, most notably- extreme inner tire wear.
Parts Used:
- SPC Adjustable Camber Arms
Tools Used:
- 3/8's Ratchet
- 3/8's Torque Wrench
- Various Sockets
- Jack
- Jack Stands
The techniques shown in this video apply to the following Mazda, Volvo, and Ford vehicles:
2000-2013 Ford Focus
2013-2014 Ford Focus ST
2004-2013 Mazda 3
2007-2013 Mazdaspeed 3
2006-2013 Mazda 5
2008-2013 Volvo C30
2006-2013 Volvo C70
2004-2012 Volvo S40
2005-2011 Volvo V50
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Other Disclaimers- Everything you do is at your own risk. Everything DIY or its affiliates are not responsible for any personal injury or property damages incurred.
**SAFETY FIRST EVERY TIME**

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@GarrettOrfant 8 лет назад

People giving her shit for being a woman working on a car I say that's awesome and dream girl quality!

@devinschauer3744 8 лет назад

he'll yeah

@heartwinners 8 лет назад

+Garrett Orfant I love the fact that a woman is doing it because it makes it appear easier to do. The greedy mechanics that work at shops with a ton of overhead want to intimidate you and make you think that the job is hard to do. So when you see a girl do it you know those guys are full of shit.

@derpanda2457 8 лет назад

+James LeCroy some mechanics are female

@heartwinners 8 лет назад

I'm sure some are female , like the girl in the video, but that's not the point . The point was she made it look easy and the mechanics at a shop with a ton of overhead don't want you to know its as easy as it is.

@sprockkets 7 лет назад

She didn't show how hard it sometimes is to get those bolts loose. I know that from doing work on a mazda3's motor mounts. OTOH, it's not like watching someone use a breaker bar is interesting, but it should be advised that you will need one, a lot, esp on older vehicles.

@pawloalbanskyj8300 2 года назад

Man. Even after you not making videos on this car anymore. I can still count on you for helping me out. Other videos don't really explain what to do with the passenger side, just complain that it's harder. So thank you again and I hope some more of your old videos help me in the future! :)

@delakush666 8 лет назад

flip flops - check nails did - check bf for backup - check

@gilbertaparece7901 9 лет назад

Im about to change my rear camber next week... thanks for the video!

@PochoNieves 6 лет назад

Great video guys. Is funny, my wife and I done DIY projects like this together. I buy the parts, show her the DIY visits and she goes and knocked out the task with a smile... Plus we saved a few hundred dollars lol!

@ht76sonny 7 лет назад

Good job made it, you have lots of patience and made it look easy to install

@andybonilla6768 8 лет назад

Cool very well done DIY. i just bought adjustable CA to 0 out my rear camber. Its killing my tires. Thumbs up!

@jonathanmanson179 9 лет назад

am other really well made video! i really enjoy watching all your videos. i never would of thought to put in control arms before lowering the car, thanks for the tip!

@martinlanza1236 7 лет назад

I like your videos, they are clear and concise. But I hate seeing you work on a car with exposed feet and heals (putting weight/pressure on the front of your foot). Talking about safety, should not use standard sockets with an impact wrench - they can explode - use impact sockets (they are black).

@everythingdiy 7 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed our video! That impact wrench only outputs 75 lb ft of torque max, there's no way that would destroy our standard craftsman sockets.

@martinlanza1236 7 лет назад

It's not the torque - it's the impact action

@everythingdiy 7 лет назад

Been using it daily with these sockets for the last 4 years and I've never had a single issue.

@martinlanza1236 7 лет назад

I certainly hope you don't have an accident - just because you have not experienced a failure to date does not make it right. Standard Milwaukee operating instructions (also found on other brands like SnapOn etc) "Use only sockets and other accessories specifically designed for use on impact wrenches and drivers. Other sockets and accessories might shatter or break causing injury."

@waynes.2983 7 лет назад

everythingdiy he is right.

@Jobjoossen 9 лет назад

OMG 0:36. Safety first, always use a jack stand, but your footwear is apparently not a safety issue!!!

@scorpio_9810 4 года назад

Irony.

@vid76 9 лет назад

Hi... Your Channel is very helpful... i know they are a pain and sometimes block vision but wearing some safety glasses when removing bolts etc.. those tiny metal shavings in an eye are no fun..Thanks for sharing your mechanical knowledge :)

@joeverweire6095 4 года назад

I'm slightly jealous at how clean everything is under there! You definitely don't live in the northeast where everything is rusted. lol

@TheMiguel78Angel 8 лет назад

Good job girl!!!

@JDMallianceHonduras 9 лет назад

Please make a video on how to install an aftermarket top mount intercooler. Keep up the good work!

@everythingdiy 9 лет назад

It's your lucky day ;-) How to Upgrade Top Mount Intercooler Mazdaspeed3 - We hope it helps out!!

@Fullrusher 9 лет назад

omg where have you been all my mileage lol recently had this problem with my mazda and this helped so much

@p00nski.gaming 8 лет назад

Would have been nice to see the car on the ground after so we could see the camber in action. I love all your videos! I have a gen1 Mazdaspeed 3 and it's completely stock. Getting ready to put a stage 1 + cobb kit on it. Hopefully when I decide to install it I wont be super lost... these videos really help. Thanks!

@LeifMadsen 6 лет назад

She adjusted the camber to be stock (incorrectly unfortunately). It would have looked exactly the same :)

@sergevivier956 9 лет назад

Excellent video I have too much camber on a 2012 volvo C30 and I want to instal the same adjustable camber arms. Did you adjust and set the camber angle and if so how did you do that ? Camber gauge?

@jason2963 9 лет назад

Great video and clear instructions.

@josuerangel9834 9 лет назад

awesome video! where did you get your camber kit? and did it come as a set?

@chido544 9 лет назад

Thanks for the video, this is the Only video in all internet about that , i Was looking for that for two years and nothing i went to the dealer I went with mecanics en no one knew about that, cuz I need that to put it in my mazda cuz my tires are not straight and it eats the tires easy thank you 😘

@3babaroga 9 лет назад

Yes, I'd like to ask you a couple of interesting questions ;) . Girl you rock !

@nms789 9 лет назад

What model/make of impact gun you're using? Seems to be pretty compact and powerful.

@everythingdiy 9 лет назад

It's a Makita lithium ion cordless impact driver model number: LXDT04CW. It's on the pricey side but it's definitely worth the money. It's definitely got a kick but it's not overly powerful which is why we like it. I think maximum torqueing ability is about 120 ft lbs. Thanks for watching!!

@smackette 9 лет назад

Dat celestial blue doe, love your MS3

@makemespin 9 лет назад

Was wondering, have your stainless steel brake lines improved any breaking feel? Anyways, great video as always, looking forward to the suspension upgrades :)

@everythingdiy 9 лет назад

It has very similar pedal feel for day to day driving - but when the brakes get very hot the steel brake lines definitely maintain a firmer pedal feel, whereas the rubber lines would get rather spongy. It's a great mod for more sport-minded drivers that sometimes take it to the track.

@makemespin 9 лет назад

everythingdiy Great, might end up investing in a kit for the celica :)

@muffin4600 4 года назад

Ugh I'm trying to knock it out this weekend, that damn passenger side heat shield is a nightmare. Mazda really dropped the ball designing that. P.s. thanks for including torque specs!

@miaeslava9194 9 лет назад

Good job! I really enjoy your videos, they are well made and you can actually learn a lot. it makes me want to work on my car! Thanks for bringing something new here on RU-vid. :-)

@everythingdiy 9 лет назад

Thanks so much, we appreciate all your amazing support!

@gamalielgoodman 9 лет назад

***** California is a state and the capital is Sacramento buddy

@franciscoalsina4348 6 лет назад

If you install the arms and their length is different than the stock non adjustable arms, do other suspension components need to be loosened?

@Jayfresh144 8 лет назад

Hello Everything DIY, I love all your videos, I have a request. Can you make a video on how to install The front control arms for your car?? I have a 2004 Mazda 3, Mine need to be changed and I would like to do it myself. It would be great to see, hope you come through with the vid ✌🏽️😁. Love you guys

@Sarm-mx6qy 6 лет назад

After you installed your coilovers did you have to readjust the camber arms to compensate for the drop in ride height? If so about how many degrees? Just curious. Thanks.

@everythingdiy 6 лет назад

Yes I did, when I was finished installing the coilovers the rear tires measured close to -4 degrees of camber. I adjusted them back to -2.1 degrees.

@Sarm-mx6qy 6 лет назад

everythingdiy thank you.

@DonToye 8 лет назад

Any chance you can post a video on how to adjust these camber arms? There isn't much info on it on youtube which is kinda surprising since these SPC/Eibach arms are so common.

@AlMahdi313 9 лет назад

hey can you please upload a video on how to change rear hub assembly?

@gcphotographers-channel 9 лет назад

This is like my 10th time watching this. When are you looking to install the suspensions? I think yhat would be a great video.

@everythingdiy 9 лет назад

Christopher O'Connor Hopefully very soon! We purchased coilovers a few months back but haven't had the time to do the install video. We should have some time in the coming weeks. Thanks for watching!!

@gcphotographers-channel 9 лет назад

everythingdiy I'll be looking for this. I think the coilover still will be an epic video because if many can witness, you will be first to do this. Also for the passenger side camber arm, you did say how you were able to access that bolt. You recorded the bolt half way out but never showed the path you used to access the bolt to loosen it up. Thanks again for your dedicate in helping people like myself be self-reliant.

@akipadre9752 7 лет назад

i need a camber kit for the front, anyone can guide me where i can get one. i have a 2013 mazda 3 mps. the rears is an easy find but i cant seem to find any front camber kits.

@air4ce96 9 лет назад

Love your videos!!!

@everythingdiy 9 лет назад

Thank you, we love our subscribers!

@fidelsoto614 9 лет назад

I too enjoy your videos. I like to see you do it to your speed 3 before I try it on mine =)

@KM-qk1oz 8 лет назад

Good heavens she's gorgeous.. And knows her way around a car 😍

@akipadre9752 7 лет назад

whats better spc or jbr rear adjustable camber kits?

@johanneswarn5488 9 лет назад

It's really great to see a girl working on cars and doing a damn good job. The world needs more of this! Subscribed :) PS. She's really pretty as well, i think we can all consider that a nice bonus to the great vids.

@bleach12386 8 лет назад

It's not rare for a female to work on a car. I don't know why this is so surprising to you.

@Zeppelinlv2007 8 лет назад

+bleach "It's not rare for a female to work on a car." Yes it is. It meets the definition. This is a comparative subject. So contextually, males overwhelming dominate the field of working on cars than females, leisurely or professionally. This isn't debatable; stats all throughout the internet with sources clearly show this. Hec, even observant pseudo science can tell you this. Call or go to 10 mechanic shops, how many women are working on cars? Go ask a few neighbors, ask them how many females work on their car? Ironically, my mother showed me the ropes on how to take care and fix a car. She was one of the "rare" ones. :)

@just_jayusss3514 7 лет назад

Jonka Olofsson p

@TheBooboo57100 8 лет назад

hello i have 2008 mazda 3 an my tires a wearing out from the iner tire an my tires are starting to look like this / \ going side ways by me buying the adjustable spc cambers would help them go back to normal?

@yoinks5475 9 лет назад

Nice thumbnail thought!! XD

@mihai0377 8 лет назад

any advice on rear camber for a Ford Probe GT 1994 ? I'm using 9.5x18 wheels and i'm rubbing my stock suspension strut

@everythingdiy 8 лет назад

+mihai0377 You could try a small spacer. We had the same issue with our tire rubbing on the front strut. 5mm spacer fixed everything. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-juKiVs7XepI.html

@mihai0377 8 лет назад

everythingdiy Thanks you, i will tried and see what i can buy from ebay. Cheers

@g.tobias761 4 года назад

So I had no trouble putting one arm on the left side of my car then the right side gave me trouble. I had the arms set to stock camber bc I’m also on stock suspension but the right side wouldn’t budge any tips?

@mastaplutz1309 9 лет назад

Hi, is that the part needed to be able to align the rear wheels? My rear tires has toe out wear.

@everythingdiy 9 лет назад

No this is only to adjust camber. To adjust toe you need to rotate a bolt that connects the rear control arm to the subframe. This bolt has a washer with a series on lines on it, it's hard to miss. This bolts needs to be either rotated left or right depending on your specification. Said bolt can be seen in this image near the grey connector: img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/eyesoreracing/Rally%20Mazda3/smallP1000866.jpg There are two of these to adjust both rear tires. This bolt is tightened by a nut so you'll need 2 wrenches to adjust it. If you have any questions let us know. Thanks!!

@fugaz07rs 7 лет назад

im a fan i learn a lot from you make my mods way easier, do you have a video of how to lower the car the right way without the rims having that ugly negative* camber?

@edwinwege4716 7 лет назад

you have to adjust your camber kit. when you lower your car, it automatically gets a bit of negative camber, you have to make the camber arm longer and there you go :D

@christopherkearns-neale9495 8 лет назад

firestone is having a problem aligning mine they said something about they can't adjust it do you have any idea what I should tell them I put them on the same as the stocks just so I could get the car to them I did lower it so I know they need adjusting

@Lifenatures 9 лет назад

Well done:) Now the next episode you have to go out for a ride with me or some :P

@timothygarcia89 9 лет назад

Going to do this with my mazda 3 08 tomorrow! Some lady rear ended me and bent the right side camber arm! Thanks for the video.

@juanrodrigoramirez6428 4 года назад

So when doing alignment tire has to be removed every time to make adjustments?

@ezup58 8 лет назад

Why doesn't this girl have her own diy tv show for cars?

@beefnuts2941 7 лет назад

Because she doesn't demonstrate proper safety procedures

@ArGeNTiiNoNY 3 года назад

I wanted to see how it looked cambered. But nice video I might even try it myself instead of paying $180 to get it done 🙌👍

@holyshift7 8 лет назад

So i gotta question for you.. Where do you guys get your torque specs at? The only liable places i know are like Alldata or MichelleOnDemand.. which both cost too much money! You are awesome by the way! just subscribed the other day when i found your videos. been watching them ever since!

@javilamaravilla 8 лет назад

+Jarett Fitzwater I have the same exact question

@johnathanoxley6157 8 лет назад

+Jarett Fitzwater if you have a workshop manual for your car it will tell you in there .......

@germanescobar9659 5 лет назад

Hello i have a question. Can someone help? I have a 2012 mazda 3 sedan and it has 18in rx8 rims on 235/40/18 but my rear wheels camber in. Its stock suspension. Do i need these camber arms or what can i do?

@roi1329 7 лет назад

Hey these actions also willing Mazda 6 2009? You have great explanations How can I talk to you?

@olamidey2kng 8 лет назад

Nice job

@anuwarruiz2730 8 лет назад

Hey I have the same control arms Bc I slammed my car but how do you put more negative camber

@freeshavacado7378 7 лет назад

i know this is an old video but good work on showing the steps to change out the camber kit. One thing I want to point out is that out of all the videos I've watched of yours is that you were able to stay clean despite working with the suspension. But I finally saw your hands dirty so it is possible for you to get dirt smudged on your hands.

@kobicue7920 7 лет назад

how long was the socket extension u used with the impact gun? longest I have is 8". I want my job to be easier with a gun lol

@mwhittaker4419 6 лет назад

Please make a video showing how to adjust these arms properly after installation.

@jezabelmae3201 4 года назад

Hello Does this Also Apply for Mitsubishi Lancer ES 1.6L 2002.? Thank You

@dylanson 8 лет назад

would like to adjust her camber lol good job just subscribed

@thecvpipicdude1651 8 лет назад

;)

@John_the_baptized 4 года назад

Camber arm also known as upper control arm for the rear?

@MrJEHOVANISI 9 лет назад

Hey, I have a 2005 hatch and instead of a heat cover I have a piece of metal holding something and behind that the refuel tube that goes into the gas tank. The only way to get the piece of metal away its by removing basically the whole rear suspension. Can someone help me?

@Megan-nm9lz 8 лет назад

I need that cordless air gun, what is it where do you buy it???

@Sadge1999 8 лет назад

impact wrench?

@Megan-nm9lz 8 лет назад

I need it in my life

@juancabeza5809 7 лет назад

0:57 Remember to always wear your flip flops when working in your vehicle. Thank you!

@DkpProductions 5 лет назад

Also when using a push mower or weed whacker sandals are also great

@davecurry8300 2 года назад

@@DkpProductions I go bare feet, especially in summer, too hot in Australia !

@jacksmith2315 2 года назад

I thought the same thing. Always use proper safety with jack stands....and flip flops lol

@eurekaskate 9 лет назад

You're a badass! And your speed 3 is fucking sick, I love that color!

@enxaga 8 лет назад

where did you buy the cambers?

@shawnmos 8 лет назад

So the passenger side doesn't look like this on a gen 1 MS3. There is something completely in the way of a ratchet. How do I get it off? :(

@MrGuitarsteve 8 лет назад

What can I do with a 05 Mazda hatch back? tires wear fast. Thx Steve.

@everythingdiy 8 лет назад

+steven moses Alignment is the main issue for tires wearing more quickly on Mazda's. Mazda uses a more fun and aggressive approach to their alignments- which yes, does give these car better handling… but the downside is that your tires wear quicker. The main problem is toe-in on the front end of your vehicle; Mazda's generally have a generous amount of toe-in from the factory. It does give you more stability and control, but also scrubs the insides of the tires while doing so. To reduce tire wear, the main target is to reduce the amount of toe-in on the front end of the car. If you have an alignment shop, set the total toe-in on the front end of your vehicle to 0 then do the rest of the alignment within spec. You should see a considerable decrease in tire wear. Don't worry about the factory toe-in setting at the rear end of the vehicle, these tires generally wear at a normal rate… and the toe-in aids in high speed stability. Also, contrary to popular belief, negative camber (within reason) has very little to do with tire wear. Don’t worry about the factory camber settings, they’re static and do not increase the wear-rate of your tires… toe is where it’s at. Thanks for watching!

@tiehut 7 лет назад

rotate your tires every 3,000 miles. makes tires last much longer

@eliasvanloon5649 8 лет назад

Hey, I'm new to camber and i was wondering : Camber is the thing that makes the wheels not straight right?

@devinschauer3744 8 лет назад

yes

@eliasvanloon5649 8 лет назад

devin schauer thanks!

@mixter7x7 8 лет назад

+Elias Van Loon if you are serious and don't really know- there are 3 conditions relative to any wheel. 1 - toe 2- camber 3- caster toe is very simple - look down at your toes- toe neutral- toe in or toe out. most vehicles have about 1* of toe in to compensate for the vehicle driving and propelling itself down the road. camber is the vertical angle of the wheel/tire as viewed from the top or bottom of the tire/ wheel. positive camber is when the tire / wheel is angled in at the bottom/ road contact area. negative camber is when the wheel is angled in at the vertical top. caster is a differential angle between the upper and lower ball joints or the lower ball joint and top of the strut that effects how the spring/ strut responds to bumps in the road and thus how those bumps effect or are negated by your suspension, shocks, struts and springs.

@tonyharaish2484 7 лет назад

mixter7x7

@akipadre9752 7 лет назад

How long does this job take?

@xl2aMPaGezZ 9 лет назад

is there a camber kit for the front? or is it just for the rear?

@nickvictor7398 5 лет назад

But how do you adjust the camber? You just made the new one the same length as the old one.

@eddiekun5540 5 лет назад

Fall in Love

@ericcorse 9 лет назад

With all the modifications to this car when do we get to see you thrash it?

@joemt3805 2 года назад

Órale.. fregon vídeo... Thanks... 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@TheExtra40414 9 лет назад

i like the blue on your mazda.

@colberton101 8 лет назад

Is she using a chrome socket with an impact driver?

@lcameeno1 8 лет назад

i saw that shit too

@everythingdiy 8 лет назад

+Dat1Nigga ZimDoe It's not a high torque impact drill, it puts out 75 ft lbs at the absolute max. That's nowhere near the forces experienced by an air impact gun, those can exceed 1000 ft lbs with ease. Thanks for watching!

@lcameeno1 8 лет назад

everythingdiy oh for real? Thanks for clarification

@parkhyeon3255 7 лет назад

i cracked up when she just placed the jack stand under the car and not checking where it is

@jamie-hb8gy 3 года назад

You should always lift the hub up as if the wheels back on the ground before tightening the bolts otherwise it can twist the new bushes.

@jacksmith2315 2 года назад

Not only that but it changes the torque spec when the bolt/bushing is not preloaded when tightened then loaded. Always tighten preloaded for proper torque spec

@xxbaconthiefxx2817 8 лет назад

Nice you made a Mazda look decent jk nice ride though dropped a like and subscribed

@stevensolis6507 9 лет назад

What brand are these rear camber arms?

@everythingdiy 9 лет назад

Steven Solis SPC. A lot of companies like Acdelco and Moog rebrand SPC camber arms. Try and stick with these higher quality brands as you don't want an important part like this to fail.

@stevensolis6507 9 лет назад

Ok thank you. I appreciate it.

@nithinezhamkulam 7 лет назад

nice

@dasteufelhund 7 лет назад

I enjoy your videos tremendously, but OSHA would have a field day with you and safety.

@Jayfresh144 8 лет назад

By the way, lower control arms and upper if possible 😉

@gamalielgoodman 9 лет назад

Is that a makita impact driver?

@everythingdiy 9 лет назад

Yes it is! We're actually giving one away to a lucky subscriber. There is still a week left to enter, check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nb0T7dcsmJ0.html

@gamalielgoodman 9 лет назад

everythingdiy cool just subbed!

@Howcome369 7 лет назад

how to camber the honda city 2009

@dankmemes5303 7 лет назад

what brand is that electric tool at 0:40?

@alexbueno3479 7 лет назад

Dank Memes im pretty sure its a makita hammer drill

@kildli 7 лет назад

impact wrench*

@alexbueno3479 7 лет назад

Eddie Choi oh yeah my mistake

@rebelreloading5265 5 лет назад

You installed that improperly. You need to adjust both nuts so “no” threads are showing and then hold the outer spinner end while you only spin the big nut to adjust the length to match the factory arm. Once it’s in the car then you spin the big nut again to further dial in the camber

@packrat555 9 лет назад

you should torque bushings such as these with the wheels on the ground. to simulate this you can jack up the wheel as you have done but needs to be actually lifting it off the jack stand. If you do not do this properly the bushings will fail prematurely. never too late to go back and loosen and then re-torque, maybe ask the alignment person to do this when it is on their rack.