I have an unexpected issue with my front suspension. I got an alignment done a couple weeks back. took it to a pretty good shop I've used many times.. full of fellow AutoX races and gear heads.
Anyway... We were unable to get more than 3deg of caster, and less than 1deg of negative camber. I was hoping to get as much as 8-9deg of caster, and at least 1-2deg of camber.
it seems the upper control arms could not be adjusted in any more. The rearward upper adjustment swedge tube was pulled in all the way. The forward tubes had more room, but they were nearly maxed pulled in also.
it seems like I need to either shorten the rearward swedge sleeve, or buy shorter ones. Seems like cutting off 1/4" at each end might be enough.
Does that sound right to everybody else? Is this a surprise?... or should my suspension have been trivial to dial in the alignment specs I wanted.





Specs:
- 2016 MK4 base.
- FFR Upgraded lower front control arms, and fully adjustable FFR upper control arms.
- SN95 (1995) front spindles.
- Fox Power Rack with rack extenders.
- 17" x 9" FR500 front wheels with 275 Nitto tires.

Cheers