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    Default Outer edge wear on right tire only

    I noticed this weekend that the right tire has a lot of wear on the outer edge only. The left tire is wearing normal.
    I do see there is no Castor or Camber adjustment on these machines. Dumb.

    What would be causing the right side only, bad shock??

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    I did have the dealer redo the alignment about a week after I bought it in 2019.

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    I would say that it is time for a "laser" alignment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    I would say that it is time for a "laser" alignment.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2dogs View Post
    the " Toe-in " is off on that side. .... it won't ever get better, without an alignment ..... Lazer is best ..... PS - most dealers don't use / have the Lazer equipment .... check the list of independents and Dealers who can .... good luck .... Mike

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    If it is difficult to find a laser alignment near you at least you can check your toe in on your own and adjust it if it is way out.

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    QuadRAGIN, I just had mine checked at a dealer in Chandler, mine was fine and still had to pay the fee quoted, but peace of mind is worth a lot to me! Tech understands/was trained on the Rolo Lazer machine. I would check with them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Don60 View Post
    QuadRAGIN, I just had mine checked at a dealer in Chandler, mine was fine and still had to pay the fee quoted, but peace of mind is worth a lot to me! Tech understands/was trained on the Rolo Lazer machine. I would check with them.
    Ya it looks like most of the Ride Nows have the ROLO, Just not seeing how it would be off by like 1/4" in Camber just because the Toe is off. Ride Now Goodyear did the laser alignment the first time a week after I purchased it. I don't really trust Ride Now...

    I'm looking into buying the alignment system and then everyone will have a west side shop that can do them if they don't want to pay an arm and a leg.
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    Quote Originally Posted by QuadRAGIN View Post
    Ya it looks like most of the Ride Nows have the ROLO, Just not seeing how it would be off by like 1/4" in Camber just because the Toe is off. Ride Now Goodyear did the laser alignment the first time a week after I purchased it. I don't really trust Ride Now...

    I'm looking into buying the alignment system and then everyone will have a west side shop that can do them if they don't want to pay an arm and a leg.
    Do you have adjustable pre-load on the front shocks?

    Wind them (or that one... ) up to much and you'll be increasing the camber AND varying the Toe In/Out as the suspension's ride height increases!
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    That sounds good, good luck with your new adventure! Learning to use the alignment tools will help many in your area.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Aawen View Post
    Do you have adjustable pre-load on the front shocks?

    Wind them (or that one... ) up to much and you'll be increasing the camber AND varying the Toe In/Out as the suspension's ride height increases!
    It’s the factory shocks and they do have adjustable preload on the springs I’ll run the adjuster up a bit and see what happens
    Thanks for the tip
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    Quote Originally Posted by QuadRAGIN View Post
    Ya it looks like most of the Ride Nows have the ROLO, Just not seeing how it would be off by like 1/4" in Camber just because the Toe is off. Ride Now Goodyear did the laser alignment the first time a week after I purchased it. I don't really trust Ride Now...

    I'm looking into buying the alignment system and then everyone will have a west side shop that can do them if they don't want to pay an arm and a leg.
    If have a " 1/4 " off for the Camber .... The Spyders front suspension has a FIXED camber in it's design. If it's OFF then something is damaged.... As others have said " Manual Adjusters " will change the Camber however not by much ...... your tire wear is an " alignment issue ".....good luck .... JMHO .... Mike
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    If have a " 1/4 " off for the Camber .... The Spyders front suspension has a FIXED camber in it's design. If it's OFF then something is damaged.... As others have said " Manual Adjusters " will change the Camber however not by much ...... your tire wear is an " alignment issue ".....good luck .... JMHO .... Mike
    I have not found anywhere that say manual adjusters, Im going to jack her up and check everything over for damage or being loose
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    Quote Originally Posted by QuadRAGIN View Post
    I have not found anywhere that say manual adjusters, Im going to jack her up and check everything over for damage or being loose
    Read posts #8 and #10 ..... Mike

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    Check the upper and lower ball joints for excessive wear
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    Jacked up the front end, everything is tight.
    Using a large framing square I did notice the Camber changes alot just in turning the tires back and forth. Look like Cam-Am uses the same crappy front end geometry on Spyders that they use on their side by sides. I guess its a good thing these tires are like $300 a piece.. FYI Still no word back from the makers of the ROLO System. May be forced to have Dealer do the alignment
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