just had some rear end work. 2003 XK8

rear pads. cv joints and wheel bearings followed by alignment
shop not able to provide alignment graphic wifi issues

with some combination squares I was able to calculate rear camber as -1.67

spec is - 1.0 to -0.5

If I add additional 3.5 mm shim how much will negative camber be reduced. may not be worth it

Randy

 

When I worked at the dealer we asked the parts dept to stock camber shims.
They told us to pick a size as they were NOT going to stock all of them.

We settled on 6mm because that was the one that seemed to solve most of the issues.

I keep 6mm shims in stock if a customer needs one or two.

I am considering cutting some out of 1/4 plate (6.4mm) with my plasma cutter and drilling/fabricating some to try.
They used to be about $30 each when I was at the dealer but 10 years ago they were closer to $40 each.

Edited to add............

All the cars I aligned came with 4mm from the factory but 6mm seemed fix the years old suspension when the wear/settling occurred.(I have plenty of 4mm shims somewhere in the shop)

 

I am still curious how much rear camber would be reduced if I added 3.5 MM rear shims or some other thickness.

If I am at -1.7 does everyone agree not worth the expense?

 

An additional 3.5mm shim will reduce camber by 1°24' (1.4°).

Have a read of this thread from HashimB:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...3/#post2467735