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LCPLPunk · 04-17-2017, 10:07 PM

Hey guys,

So I installed brand new 1LE Toe Rods and BMR UCA's this weekend on my 2010 and I took it to the alignment place today and was told they couldn't the rear aligned right. The manager said they tried adjusting the bolt that moves the driver's LCA, but they couldn't get it to go anymore to get it in compliance.

Current suspension mods are: Prothane subframe bushings, Z28 trailing arms, BMR outer trailing arm bushings, BMR UCAs, 1LE Toe Rods, Hellwig Rear Sway bar, and stock springs/struts.

What are some possible solutions here?

Black_SS10 · 04-18-2017, 02:15 AM

I know that with these cars the rear toe and camber need to be adjusted together and not one then the other. Some shops do not know that.

its a syn · 04-18-2017, 02:19 AM

Is this Firestone?

BMR Sales · 04-18-2017, 10:12 AM

a few things - as mentioned, Toe & Camber are very much related on these cars.

Were your Bushings "Timed"

Sometimes it's just the person doing the Alignment.

LCPLPunk · 04-18-2017, 10:29 AM

Ya, I read that adjusting the camber also messed with the toe settings, no idea if the tech knew that.

Yep, Firestone.

They did get a good alignment on her after my first round of mods to include the trailing arms, BMR outer TA bushing and subframe bushings.

The bushings were not timed, I thought that was only if the car wasn't at stock height?

Black_SS10 · 04-18-2017, 10:54 AM

I would take it back and explain. Or find a better shop. Firestone won't touch my car, first I wouldnt let them and second the manager said no (inquiring about tires). Lol

04-17-2017, 10:07 PM	#1
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Problem with alignment after 1LE Toe rod/BMR UCA install Hey guys, So I installed brand new 1LE Toe Rods and BMR UCA's this weekend on my 2010 and I took it to the alignment place today and was told they couldn't the rear aligned right. The manager said they tried adjusting the bolt that moves the driver's LCA, but they couldn't get it to go anymore to get it in compliance. Current suspension mods are: Prothane subframe bushings, Z28 trailing arms, BMR outer trailing arm bushings, BMR UCAs, 1LE Toe Rods, Hellwig Rear Sway bar, and stock springs/struts. What are some possible solutions here? Attached Images __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

04-18-2017, 02:15 AM	#2
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	I know that with these cars the rear toe and camber need to be adjusted together and not one then the other. Some shops do not know that. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

04-18-2017, 02:19 AM	#3
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Is this Firestone? __________________

04-18-2017, 10:29 AM	#5
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Ya, I read that adjusting the camber also messed with the toe settings, no idea if the tech knew that. Yep, Firestone. They did get a good alignment on her after my first round of mods to include the trailing arms, BMR outer TA bushing and subframe bushings. The bushings were not timed, I thought that was only if the car wasn't at stock height? __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

04-18-2017, 10:54 AM	#6
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	I would take it back and explain. Or find a better shop. Firestone won't touch my car, first I wouldnt let them and second the manager said no (inquiring about tires). Lol __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

04-18-2017, 10:12 AM	#4
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	a few things - as mentioned, Toe & Camber are very much related on these cars. Were your Bushings "Timed" Sometimes it's just the person doing the Alignment.