Rear Alignment Shim Guide
#1
Rear Alignment Shim Guide
Hello All,
I have a 2000 Jaguar XK8 convertible and when I went to get an alignment, it came up with a Left Rear Camber out -1.6 degrees and a Right Rear Camber out -1.4 degrees.
So I looked up the different shims available from Jaguar and found this:
So my question is: Is there a chart that corelates the degrees of change needed to align to the size shim needed?
I have a 2000 Jaguar XK8 convertible and when I went to get an alignment, it came up with a Left Rear Camber out -1.6 degrees and a Right Rear Camber out -1.4 degrees.
So I looked up the different shims available from Jaguar and found this:
So my question is: Is there a chart that corelates the degrees of change needed to align to the size shim needed?
#2
All the X308 and X100 cars I aligned when I worked at the dealer started out at 4mm from the factory. (I never saw a different size but there might have been)
The parts dept kept 6mm in stock and nearly every time that got the camber back in spec.
I keep a pair of 6mm shims on my parts shelf just in case I need them.
Modifying the ride height will get you off into experimenting and I do not get into that.
The parts dept kept 6mm in stock and nearly every time that got the camber back in spec.
I keep a pair of 6mm shims on my parts shelf just in case I need them.
Modifying the ride height will get you off into experimenting and I do not get into that.
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#5
Now, I have questions. I have encountered this rear suspension swap on a group in FB and became intrigued. Why is this a popular modification?
#6
Depending on the FB group, it may be mine you've seen. I don't see many doing it but have heard where there are others as well. I'll look up SNG Barratt. Thanks!
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Well, just look at it!!! It's gorgeous. Back in the day all Hot Rodders were envious of a Jag IRS. The ride has to be better than the old axle and it has cool factor. However, like the the legless frogs at a restaurant, there is a Jag somewhere resting on it;s gas tank. So sad. I hope it was salvaged from a wreck. TM
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#9
I found a front and rear suspension for $300, added a mounting kit for the '57 Truck for about $1,100 that included some shims but have noticed a camber issue that needs correcting (from what the body guy tells me).
Ken
#10
Well, just look at it!!! It's gorgeous. back in the day all Hot Rodders were envious of a Jag IRS. The ride has to be better than the old axle and it has cool factor. However, like the the legless frogs at a restaurant, there is a Jag somewhere resting on it gas tank. So sad. I hope it was salvaged from a wreck. TM
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