Do I need a camber compensator?

triumph67 · Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:38 pm Post subject: Do I need a camber compensator?

I have a 64 bug and i lowered the rearend just 1 outer spline on each side, would i need a camber compensator for the lowering i just did.. The car will just be a daily driver for the summer time just to cruise around. Any input would be greatly helpful..

jhoefer · Samba Member Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 987

Lowering the car is itself beneficial to countering the jacking effect. That said, I would still add a camber compensator. In my opinion, it's a necessary safety item on all swing axle cars.

Inspectorjared · Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:17 pm Post subject:

If you are only one spline lowered in the rear you don't need a camber compensation kit. I am lowered multiple splines and do no have a kit on my bug.

slalombuggy · Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:59 pm Post subject:

You really only need a camber compensator if you are doing any high speed cornering. That said, it's still a great safety item on a S/A car as you never know when you might have to avoid something on the road and have to make a hard turn. Lowering the car doesn't dictate whether you need one or not.

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tatzandrodz · Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:26 am Post subject:

My '65 is lowered far without anything. If you go low low you def. need to look into notched extended spring plates. (I still need them) you get the wobble wobble from toe in

Nevada Notch · Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:43 pm Post subject:

I have a 66 which is running stock tires at the stock rear ride height. The compensator helped with body roll as I have always felt like I was going to slide into the passenger seat going around a corner.
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drscope · Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 3:15 pm Post subject:

A Camber Compensator is like a seat belt or insurance. You only need it once in a while, but when you do need it you BETTER have it!

Its that panic situation when you have only a split second to react that is when you really need that Camber Compensator.

Its that moment before impact when you need that seat belt.

Its that moment AFTER impact you need car insurance.

They are not very expensive, they are easy to install, help a LOT when you really need it, and look cool under the car! Get one and put it on.
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Nevada Notch · Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 3:42 pm Post subject:

triumph67 · Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 5:56 pm Post subject:

Ill have to put one my shopping list then.. Thanks for the input...

BG Brian · Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:20 pm Post subject:

You might need to replace the studs on the bottom of your trans where the center pivot mounts with longer ones. I had to do that with the C.B. compensator.I think the empi instructions show replacing with bolts.It might just fit on the existing studs

onetuza · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 5:09 am Post subject:

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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:33 am Post subject:

Rear shock extended travel limit straps (or chains) .. is another method to keep the axle from tucking.
They do nearly the same job without things hanging too low... and no strain on the transaxle case studs...

Yeah you may feel them top out when you're doing jumps.... Laughing

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onetuza · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:16 am Post subject:

Well, I went with the one from CB Performance. It's built like a tank.
The distance inside the U-bracket was a tad too tight, so I had to hand file each inner side for an hour or so total. I didn't have a power tool to do the job. Got it to fit snug and bolted her in place.
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vamram · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:17 am Post subject:

I installed the same one from CB on my '64 this past weekend.

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There's some slack on both sides of the strap in this case. Snug, but I can forcibly move it, which seems correct the way it's built. I may go back and replace the studs on the transmission sides w/bolts.
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EverettB · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:46 am Post subject:

vamram · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:04 am Post subject:

Yeah, I added it to my to-do list for the car for this weekend. Thanks.
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Speedsterboy · Samba Member Joined: April 18, 2004 Posts: 747

Could you please tell me what size/type the studs are. I'm just about to install mine in a couple of weeks. Thanks!
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