I just got new tires put on my 84 Z28 and it needs an alignment bad. However, I absolutley need to drive it Friday this coming weekend and it wont be aligned till Monday morning. My old right front tire was badly worn on the outside tread indicating a positive camber setting. How would I go about turning it back a few degrees just to keep from premature tire wear this weekend. I know its only one day, but I want to at least be a little on the safe side. Will I need any special tools? Thanks.

 

I think all you have to do is loosen the bolts on the strut tower bearing plate and adjust it accordingly...

...but I don't know that it's something you'd want to guess with, even for a few days. It doesn't take much to throw it WAY off. Just a tad too far and you'll have the same problem. Plus, any misalignment will cause uneven wear. If it was wearing even, it wouldn't be misaligned, would it. I know, that's not entirely true, but your wear pattern doesn't necessarily mean camber. I wouldn't do anything at all. you shouldn't wear out the tires over one weekend.

 

hey thanks for the reply. it would only be for the night. got a date and would rather take this girl out in my Z rather than my 88 rusty honda accord. i'll just drive it how it is then.