IS there a Rear Camber bolt or shim and where do I get the set ?

lexicon · Post by **lexicon** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:26 am

Ive dredged the searches here and at matrixowners.If a specific set for Vibes exists would someone provide the link.Fronts I can find, its the rear part # or info that I need for my new tires which need rear adjustmentThanks

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:11 am

you'll need to buy a shim.Schucks, NAPA and even GM-Goodwrench has them for sale.

lexicon · Post by **lexicon** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:36 pm

What is the description, do shims come in different sizes?Need a little guidance as to what I ask for.Thanks

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:21 pm

well you can simply go in and tell them what your looking for at NAPA. thats where I got mine. Its basically two plastic plates clipped together. the settings are on the plates themselves depending on how you set the plates. I should have taken a pic of mine.

lexicon · Post by **lexicon** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:39 pm

see Ebay item 250213267008also do INGALLS Camber MatrixDoes anyone know if this fits a VIBE So, it looks like bolts or SHims can be used? Assuming the same hole sizeAnybody please confirmThanks

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:49 pm

I had a Pontiac dealer once tell me that GM doesn't recommend the use of shims, they said GM doesn't have a shim kit available and there's simply no way of adjusting short from buying a new axle. Meanwhile a tire shop said they can throw on some shims for like $250 or something. *shrug*Gotta love these torsion beam suspension setups, they sure make getting it back into alignment a pita! Anyway, good luck and I hope you get everything squared away.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:16 pm

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»I had a Pontiac dealer once tell me that GM doesn't recommend the use of shims, they said GM doesn't have a shim kit available and there's simply no way of adjusting short from buying a new axle. Meanwhile a tire shop said they can throw on some shims for like $250 or something. *shrug*Gotta love these torsion beam suspension setups, they sure make getting it back into alignment a pita! Anyway, good luck and I hope you get everything squared away.who ever told you that is full of crap. The state of the art alignment machine we got at work gives shim settings you can print out as well as the part numbers to all the companies that make them. Including GM Goodwrench. Reason I bought mine at NAPA was they had a set in stock.

lexicon · Post by **lexicon** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 11:20 pm

MavrikSo you are sayin...go to get the alignment, get the rear results and take it to NAPA who will order shims based on the readout?Please detailThanks

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:50 am

Quote, originally posted by lexicon Â»MavrikSo you are sayin...go to get the alignment, get the rear results and take it to NAPA who will order shims based on the readout?Please detailThanksthats exactly what I did on a lasor read alignment machine.

lexicon · Post by **lexicon** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 10:43 am

I spoke with the folks at Discount Tire in So. Cal, they do NOT recommend plastic shims that deteriorate or break or split and are not permanent.So, I am gonna assume that eccentric bolts will do the job.Thanks

IS there a Rear Camber bolt or shim and where do I get the set ?

IS there a Rear Camber bolt or shim and where do I get the set ?

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Found these REAR Camber BOLTS FOR A MATRIX

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Re: IS there a Rear Camber bolt or shim and where do I get the set ? (ColonelPanic)

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Rear camber bolts vs shims...