[747.johnny48]

Hello everyone, can anyone tell me where the rear wheel camber adjustment is. I have negative camber and just replaced the upper control arm and tow link. The bushings were worn. It's a bit better but I need to get it a bit better until I get a chance to have a wheel alignment done.

Also any tips on rear sag. I replaced the coil springs last year but it started sagging again. I typically keep heavy tools in the trunk, If anyone knows a way to bring up the rear I'd appreciate the guidance. The car has 158k so I'm not looking to spend a fortune but I've had the car for 12 years and am fond of it.

 

[hadron]

I have two words...rubber doughnuts. If you are going to carry heavy stuff...1 or 2 of these between the coils is a relatively easy way to boost it. Issue might be that if you remove the weight...the boosters at the back might cause handling issues.

 

[CarJedi_03]

Coil spring spacer is probably the cheap option. I found these on Amazon with a quick search. A couple spacers and your malibu will be riding like a dumptruck in no time.

 

[747.johnny48]

Thanks Hadron the ones one the right might work but those black rubber ones just fall out when you hit a pot hole.

 

[747.johnny48]

Hi all can anyone tell me where the rear wheel camber adjustment is. I have negative camber and just replaced the upper control arms and tow links. The bushings were worn. The negative camber is bit better but I need to get it a bit closer until I get a chance to have a wheel alignment done. I know to tow adjustment but not sure where to adjust the Camber.
2006 malibu LT
Thanks

 

[hadron]

Hi all can anyone tell me where the rear wheel camber adjustment is. I have negative camber and just replaced the upper control arms and tow links. The bushings were worn. The negative camber is bit better but I need to get it a bit closer until I get a chance to have a wheel alignment done. I know to tow adjustment but not sure where to adjust the Camber.
2006 malibu LT
Thanks

There might not be an adjustment. The black rubber boosters are least expensive and last a long time...but need to be wired to the coils to be sure they stay in place. The small rubber ones and the metal ones that twist in are a waste of $...the small rubber ones hold next to no weight..the metal twist-ins fall out on corners.

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Need to jack the car up...load off the springs...measure the space between the coils...use a spacer of about the same height. If they are too thick you'll never get them in. Soapy water helps. I drill (2) 1/8" holes in the rubber and use light wire to be sure they stay in. To boost for weight you'd likely need 2 per spring.

I haven't messed with the rear springs on mine (2002) but put double boosters in the front springs to improve handling.

These work but might be harder on the springs:

COIL SPRING CONTROL

Buy COIL SPRING CONTROL at Amazon. Customer reviews and photos may be available to help you make the right purchase decision!

www.amazon.com

 

[747.johnny48]

I just bought the black rubber 2 1/2 " boosters from auto zone they were in stock for 12.99 each. I'll give them a try but not today, It's about 5 degrees outside. LOL

 

[747.johnny48]

Coil spring spacer is probably the cheap option. I found these on Amazon with a quick search. A couple spacers and your malibu will be riding like a dumptruck in no time. View attachment 73694

I got about 1.75 inches of height in the rear with the 2 1/4 "spring boosters after 1 day of driving. The car seems to drive a bit better also with the back end sitting higher. Hopefully the rubber boosters last a while. thanks

 

[closer9]

I had not seen this style before. Will DEFINITELY check them out. I was about to buy Moog springs for a Maxx and Airlift air bags.

 

[747.johnny48]

Hi Closer I been driving on them for 2 weeks now no issues so far and I just did a 1600 mile trip at 70-75 mph

 

[closer9]

Going to measure and order these.

There's a guy in the reviews who claims 1.5" of lift on a 2007.

U.S. RubberShox DuraTPE Series Front-Rear Car Coil Spring Buffer Cushion/Automotive Suspension Shock Absorber Performance Booster Kit Universal Type A-F Vehicle Auto Parts (CSB,F) 1.50”x4.80”(TD)

Buy U.S. RubberShox DuraTPE Series Front-Rear Car Coil Spring Buffer Cushion/Automotive Suspension Shock Absorber Performance Booster Kit Universal Type A-F Vehicle Auto Parts (CSB,F) 1.50”x4.80”(TD) at Amazon. Customer reviews and photos may be available to help you make the right purchase...

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[closer9]

Hi Closer I been driving on them for 2 weeks now no issues so far and I just did a 1600 mile trip at 70-75 mph

Sorry. Didn't see your reply before my last post. How much lift did you get? I'm currently sitting at just over 27" rear fender to ground.

Thanks!!!

 

[747.johnny48]

Sorry. Didn't see your reply before my last post. How much lift did you get? I'm currently sitting at just over 27" rear fender to ground.

Thanks!!!

I got the ones they had in stock at auto zone. I think they were 2 1/2 And they gave me 1.75" of lift so I now measure about 28.25 at rear

 

[closer9]

Thanks. I guess I can't read today. I see you posted the lift already. I looked on Autozone's site. Only saw the 1" ones from Mr. Gasket. Will probably try the ones from Amazon.

 

[747.johnny48]

Thanks. I guess I can't read today. I see you posted the lift already. I looked on Autozone's site. Only saw the 1" ones from Mr. Gasket. Will probably try the ones from Amazon.

*-They might be better quality then the autozone brand. In any case its an easy install and cheap enough. I only wish the were a bit higher, another inch would have been better.

 

[CarJedi_03]

Glad they worked -guy who recommended them

 

[closer9]

Glad they worked -guy who recommended them

😁 thanks!

 

[747.johnny48]

There might not be an adjustment. The black rubber boosters are least expensive and last a long time...but need to be wired to the coils to be sure they stay in place. The small rubber ones and the metal ones that twist in are a waste of $...the small rubber ones hold next to no weight..the metal twist-ins fall out on corners.

Amazon.com: Mr. Gasket 1287 Universal Coil Spring Booster : Automotive

Buy Mr. Gasket 1287 Universal Coil Spring Booster: Coil Springs - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Need to jack the car up...load off the springs...measure the space between the coils...use a spacer of about the same height. If they are too thick you'll never get them in. Soapy water helps. I drill (2) 1/8" holes in the rubber and use light wire to be sure they stay in. To boost for weight you'd likely need 2 per spring.

I haven't messed with the rear springs on mine (2002) but put double boosters in the front springs to improve handling.

These work but might be harder on the springs:

COIL SPRING CONTROL

Buy COIL SPRING CONTROL at Amazon. Customer reviews and photos may be available to help you make the right purchase decision!

www.amazon.com

Thanks for the tip

 

[closer9]

Got my spacers in today. Got a whopping 1/8" of lift. Can't tell much difference in ride. Going to send them back and order Moog springs for a Maxx.

Hmm... I might get G6 convertible springs instead. Moog shows roughly the same height, but 0.52" vs 0.484 bar diameter.

Non-SS Maxx springs show 0.5" shorter and 0.484". Odd there are so many rear springs, but only appears to be one front set.

 

[747.johnny48]

Got my spacers in today. Got a whopping 1/8" of lift. Can't tell much difference in ride. Going to send them back and order Moog springs for a Maxx.

Hmm... I might get G6 convertible springs instead. Moog shows roughly the same height, but 0.52" vs 0.484 bar diameter.

Non-SS Maxx springs show 0.5" shorter and 0.484". Odd there are so many rear springs, but only appears to be one front set.

Which size did you get? I put in the 2 1/4" ( the actual height of the spacer measuring the outside is about 3" because of the groove the spring sits in is 3/8" on each side) and got 1 1/5" .
The front set of springs will make your car ride higher if you have the 4 cyl engine because the is no option for lighter engine. This is why I had to lift my rear after replacing front struts and springs.