Camber Plate Installation

These instructions can be used with any of our camber plates installed on BMWs. We are using an E36 AST Sportline 1 in this example.

2009-02-12T08:54:15Z

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These instructions can be used with any of our camber plates installed on BMWs. We are using an E36 AST Sportline 1 in this example.

If you would like to run a stock upper mount with the AST coilovers, use the orange upper spring perch, otherwise it is not needed. All Vorshlag camber plates are sold with new upper spring ...

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If you would like to run a stock upper mount with the AST coilovers, use the orange upper spring perch, otherwise it is not needed. All Vorshlag camber plates are sold with new upper spring ...

This is the factory upper strut bearing. It includes the 3 strut tower studs, a semi-sealed single row axial bearing (for steering rotation), and a massive rubber bushing. Vorshlag upper spr ...

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This is the factory upper strut bearing. It includes the 3 strut tower studs, a semi-sealed single row axial bearing (for steering rotation), and a massive rubber bushing. Vorshlag upper spr ...

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For these instruction, we remove the tender spring to show the isntallation. If using a tender, you will need to lower the lower perch down to install the camber plate, or have someone help ...

2009-02-12T08:57:19Z

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For these instruction, we remove the tender spring to show the isntallation. If using a tender, you will need to lower the lower perch down to install the camber plate, or have someone help ...

This begins the installation of a Vorshlag camber plate. This strut shaft shows the 14mm square shaft that is common on many struts.

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This begins the installation of a Vorshlag camber plate. This strut shaft shows the 14mm square shaft that is common on many struts.

Inspect the shoulder of the upper spool pieces pressed into the axial bearing on the spring perch - it should match the diameter and shoulder style (tapered or square) of the upper strut sha ...

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Inspect the shoulder of the upper spool pieces pressed into the axial bearing on the spring perch - it should match the diameter and shoulder style (tapered or square) of the upper strut sha ...

Install the Vorshlag camber plate onto the spring perch. The spherical bearing in the camber plate should fit snugly over the upper spool pieces pressed into the spring perch axial bearing ( ...

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Install the Vorshlag camber plate onto the spring perch. The spherical bearing in the camber plate should fit snugly over the upper spool pieces pressed into the spring perch axial bearing ( ...

Place the provided upper spool piece over the strut shaft. The original strut top nut will tighten down onto this the flat upper surface. EXCEPTION: Bilstein inverted struts with OEM style s ...

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Place the provided upper spool piece over the strut shaft. The original strut top nut will tighten down onto this the flat upper surface. EXCEPTION: Bilstein inverted struts with OEM style s ...

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Fully install the nylock nut down till it is snug. Use a 22mm wrench and a 8mm wrench to hold the shaft as you tighten.

2009-02-12T08:58:09Z

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Fully install the nylock nut down till it is snug. Use a 22mm wrench and a 8mm wrench to hold the shaft as you tighten.

Once the camber plate is installed onto the strut and in the car, reinstall the adjuster knob onto the shaft using the 2mm allen wrench provided (this is AST specific).

2009-02-12T08:54:58Z

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Once the camber plate is installed onto the strut and in the car, reinstall the adjuster knob onto the shaft using the 2mm allen wrench provided (this is AST specific).

Subaru GD chassis rear camber plates

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Subaru GD chassis rear camber plates

Subaru GD chassis rear camber plate

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Subaru GD chassis rear camber plate

60mm perches for Subaru rear camber plates, single row bearings, 15mm lower and 12mm upper spool. This set of perches works on the rear of most Subaru struts. Some setups need a Vorshlag lon ...

2009-06-23T11:54:25Z

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60mm perches for Subaru rear camber plates, single row bearings, 15mm lower and 12mm upper spool. This set of perches works on the rear of most Subaru struts. Some setups need a Vorshlag lon ...

Front H&R inverted strut, 2003 WRX. 22mm to 15mm to M14 threaded shaft, very short stem. If your strut's upper shaft profile looks like this you will likely need a long reach nut (we make an ...

2009-03-09T09:12:49Z

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Front H&R inverted strut, 2003 WRX. 22mm to 15mm to M14 threaded shaft, very short stem. If your strut's upper shaft profile looks like this you will likely need a long reach nut (we make an ...

Rear H&R inverted strut, 2003 WRX. 22mm to 15mm to M14 threaded shaft, normal length stem.

2009-03-09T09:15:00Z

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Rear H&R inverted strut, 2003 WRX. 22mm to 15mm to M14 threaded shaft, normal length stem.

Front H&R inverted strut, 2003 WRX. 22mm to 15mm to M14 threaded shaft, very short stem. 60mm perch added with 15mm lower spool.

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Front H&R inverted strut, 2003 WRX. 22mm to 15mm to M14 threaded shaft, very short stem. 60mm perch added with 15mm lower spool.

This is the previous Subaru strut example shown with the perches and plates mounted to the strut stem. If yor setup looks like this with the perches and plates installed you DO need our long ...

2009-03-09T09:15:00Z

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This is the previous Subaru strut example shown with the perches and plates mounted to the strut stem. If yor setup looks like this with the perches and plates installed you DO need our long ...

This is the previous strut + camber plate setup assembled with the Vorshlag custom long reach upper strut nut.

2009-06-23T12:00:29Z

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This is the previous strut + camber plate setup assembled with the Vorshlag custom long reach upper strut nut.

Front Subaru GD camber plate setup mounted on an H&R inverted strut (2003 WRX). The strut shaft profile was 22mm to 15mm to M14 threaded upper shaft with a very short stem. This setup requir ...

2009-06-23T11:54:25Z

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Front Subaru GD camber plate setup mounted on an H&R inverted strut (2003 WRX). The strut shaft profile was 22mm to 15mm to M14 threaded upper shaft with a very short stem. This setup requir ...